Kary Oberbrunner and Brian Orme: Attention to Detail

Attention to Detail

It’s Friday again, which means it’s time to bring you some ordinary facts about what influencers are reading or watching on TV to remind you that all of us, notable or not, are quite similarly human.

Interviews thus far have included Brad Lomenick (of Catalyst) and Tim Soerens (of Inhabit), blogger Ron Edmondson and notable writer Cathleen Falsani, writer Jonathan Merritt and church leader exec Jenni Catron, conference and media influencer Scott McClellan and writer and blogger Doug Pagitt, theologian Scot McKnight and author Rebekah Lyons, writer Ed Cyzewski and conference director Ron Hunter and author Tony Jones and blogger Bruce Reyes Chow.

Today I bring you Outreach Magazine’s Brian Orme and author Kary Oberbrunner.

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Brian Orme

Sarah: Brian, thanks for your willingness to this! So tell us. What are you reading?

Brian: I can never seem to settle down and read one thing. I read books in tandem. The Power of Habit, The Four-Hour Work Week, More or Less, The Snow Child, Hemingway’s Boat

Sarah: I admire people who read multiple books at once. I can’t hack it. So that’s what you’re reading. What are you listening to?

Brian: I’m loving Alt-J and the Alabama Shakes. They’ve been on steady rotation and I think I’ve played them into the ground but I still love them …  Oh, and I love Leagues.  I also do podcasts: NPR Books, Ted Talks, Stuff You Should Know

Sarah: A lot of influencers do NPR talks, I find. Let’s move to what you’re watching on TV or online.

Brian: I just finished all three seasons of Downton Abbey in about three weeks and I’m left wondering what to do now… Also, I like watching the UFC. I feel like they kind of balance each other out.

Sarah: Ha. That they do. Alright, if I snuck a look at your Google calendar, where would I see you’ve been lately?

Brian: I was in Orlando for Exponential. And also in Rwanda in May with Richard Stearns and World Vision.

Sarah: And on an average day, who might I find you with?

Brian: I share my world with my wife, Jenna. Seriously, she makes me so much of a better man and helps me understand the world from a fresh, intelligent and beautiful perspective every day.

Sarah: Ok, you must send her the link to this article. Every wife should get to hear their husband say these things. We’re down to the last question. What are you cooking?

Brian: I have a crazy diet that consists of yogurt, granola and turkey burgers. Did I say granola? So I don’t cook much. Bonus: I lost 35-40 pounds last year though. As an editor I sit at a desk all day and I needed to reverse the routine. But, here I go talking about my weight when you asked a question about cooking.

Brian is the Editor of Outreach Magazine, ChurchLeaders.com and SermonCentral.com. He works with creative and innovative people to discover the best resources, trends and stories to equip the church to lead better every day. You can also find him at BrianOrme.com.

 

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Kary Oberbrunner

Sarah: Alright, my friend, give it to me straight. What are you reading?

Kary: I’m reading the Bible, Michael Hyatt, Chet Scott (www.builttolead.com), Return on Influence, Fast Company and Entrepreneur.

Sarah: Okay absolutely nothing about that list surprises me. Your bookshelf is a good reflection of you. Let’s move on to what you are listening to.

Kary: I listen to Youtube Soundtracks while I write. Inception. Tron. Lindsey Stirling.

Sarah: Wow, really? I bet there are people reading this who will start doing that too. Though if I did, I’m pretty sure I’d stop writing and get lost in the movie. So you listen to movies. Do you watch them too? What movies have you watched recently?

Kary: The men who built America. Lincoln. And movies with my kids.

Sarah: How about this. Where are you going?

Kary: To change the world.

Sarah: Whoa. Can I come? You’re the first person who gave me their ambition, rather than a physical location. Clever, clever. I know you’re surrounded by a great community, Kary. Who would I be likely to find you with?

Kary: The Your Secret Name Team and Deeper Path Team which includes David Branderhorst, Desiree Arney, Elias Kanaris, Sarah Oberbrunner, Linda Outka and some independent speakers and trainers. Also the John Maxwell team.

I love partnering with these tribes in a common vision of Igniting Souls.

Sarah: Awesome. Love to see people doing their life work hand in hand with others. Lastly, what are you cooking?

My OPUS.

Sarah: Okay, that’s not food, but I’ll let it fly. You’re definitely cooking up passion in any case. Thanks for taking the time to do this, Kary. 

Kary is the founder of Redeem the Day, which serves the business community, and Igniting Souls, which serves the non-profit community. He’s also the author of several books, a founding partner on the John Maxwell Team and family to Kelly and 3 amazing children.