A BEAUTIFUL COLLISION 2012

A BEAUTIFUL COLLISION 2012

We have always looked at our movement as the as the crash created by the beautiful collision of the western and eastern cultures.  This campaign will introduce you to that collision.  It will give us a chance to take a step out of cynicism and apathy and declare that the world possesses enough for everyone’s need.   A declaration that there is enough imagination, creativity, and resources to go around if we all just chose HOPE, RESILIENCE, AND FAIRNESS over A CULTURE OF SCARCITY AND FEAR

GET INVOLVED:

ONE: USE YOUR TALENT
What do you do best?  How can you use that to make a difference together with us?
TWO: USE YOUR INFLUENCE
Do you know friends that would be interested in what we are doing?  May be friends with just as much influence or even more influence that you?  Connect them to the movement.  Let’s see what we can do together.
THREE: USE YOUR FINANCES
We live in a culture that looks at life from a perspective of scarcity which makes it hard for us to realize that we can make a contribution in other people’s lives.  Try to live a committed life of financial giving and see what would happen.

For more specifics email info@chisomoidea.com

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FOR THE LATEST ABOUT CHISOMO IDEA, PLEASE GO TO FACEBOOK.COM:  THE CHISOMO IDEA and http://chisomoidea.tumblr.com/ FOR NOEL’S BLOG.

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Got featured in the Malawi Nation Newspaper, one of Malawi’s leading papers.  The article talked about our SCHOLAR ATHLETE program.  Our Facebook will tell you more…

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We are very grateful to Glyn Jones Private Secondary School for giving full scholarships to 6 of our athletes in Chinsapo, Malawi.  The kids just came to play soccer and ended up landing an opportunity of their lives.  If you want to get involved in helping some of our students, go to:  http://chisomoidea.com/scholarships

The Chisomo Team

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…UNLEASH THE RESTLESS CREATIVE WITHIN…

First watch the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSe8p1DgdGo

THE CHISOMO IDEA PRESENTS:  Entrepreneur of The Month
The Chisomo Idea story has always been a simple narrative of ordinary restless creatives that chose to use their gifts to serve others.  In the month of October, we want to put the effectiveness of that mindset to the test.

How it Works:  On October 1st, 10 volunteers will receive $100 each from The Chisomo Idea with the goal of turning it to more than $100 by October 31st.  The most creative story will be featured on the Chisomo website at the end of the month

The Purpose of The Initiative:  To help 10 Malawian young athletes return to school for the entire year through the Chisomo Idea Academy’s SCHOLAR ATHLETE PROGRAM.

More Info: Melissa@chisomoidea.com or call 619-206-9804.

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The Art of “Follower-ship”

It is very interesting that so much has been said about leadership and very little about “follower-ship” despite the fact that many of us spend much of our time following that leading.  I think this may be due to the fact that we all gravitate towards being a head.  I often wonder, especially lately, what the world would look like if we developed better followers.  I wonder what would happen in my own life if I was not obsessed with my vision but paid attention to a picture bigger than what my myopic sight can take in.  Would I care more about the poor and their communities?  Would my relationship with my wife be better for it?  Would following well make me a better leader?

Whatever the answer to those questions may be, I would like to argue that following well is more fascinating than leading.

Speak to y’all soon,

Noel

PS:  Here is our latest video…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5iP09op2Uw.  Watch and share.

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