Catalyst Self Development Experience

"Attitudes and Habits for Successful Leaders"

A key component in personal and leadership development is establishing attitudes and habits for success. Blue Key has created a program to present ideas, discussion, and techniques to foster personal growth in areas important to individual achievement.  Catalyst gives you an opportunity for you to have fun, build friendships, and discover your capabilities as an individual. 

2011 Catalyst Application

Who can participate in Catalyst?

Open any interested student for the spring 2011 semester.

What do participants do in Catalyst?

A semester experience in learning about topics important in personal growth, including self-confidence, goal setting, time management, motivation, relationships, and many others.  Topic material will focus on ideas presented in Tim Elmore's book Habitudes, How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie, as well as other supplemental articles and books.

When does Catalyst take place?

Catalyst students will join small groups coached by current Blue Key members.

The kick-off event will be held in early December, and after break we'll begin with a Catalyst retreat on January 22, 2011. Small groups will begin meeting for one hour each week begining TBA, to discuss relevant topics. 

In addition, Blue Key will host one large group meeting each month on Tuesdays from approximately 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. for all participants to celebrate and reflect on the self-development journey thus far.

How can I apply?

2011 Catalyst Application

How can I receive handouts to give to my organization or class?

The 2011 Catalyst poster is available here.