The Buckingham Blues
I’m listening to the second episode of the Catalyst Podcast. They bumped it up a notch this go around. They moved into a studio. They’ve added a little banter. They almost sound like another podcast I’m a bit familiar with.
It’s a great podcast including an interview with Erwin McManus. You can’t go wrong with Erwin. The guy makes smart stuff sound simple for guys like me. Erwin also mentions my good friend Mark Batterson. Mark is a dynamic, young leader. He’s helping to shape the way the Church reaches today’s culture. I can’t wait to get to the Buzz Conference next week.
I was a little challenged by one segment of the show, though. The Catalyst crew mentioned that Marcus Buckingham will be teaching at the conference this year. The women on my team think he’s something. I don’t think it has anything to do with his leadership insights. I think it’s the British accent and his handsome looks. I can’t do anything about my looks. Maybe I should try the British accent. And then, who knows, maybe Catalyst will call me someday. Someday…
Tony,
I don’t have the looks or British accent, but I think I’m going to change my name to Markus.
Look forward to seeing you next week.
Markus Batterson
Markus Buckingham is so dreamy :-).
Hey Tony,
Long time reader, first time commenter here. After reading your last few posts, I’m thinking you might be developing a complex about your looks. I for one think you dress pretty sharp! And with a little work, I bet you could even get the hang of a British accent. But, he’s got nothing on your book covers – you’ve got life preservers and light bulbs – he’s just got sharp fonts!
For what it’s worth – one of your biggest fans in Kokomo,
Brad Conner
(BTW: Your Arts team did a great job at the Wired Churches conference the other day.)