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Wilton 2104-12 Icing Sculptor Set with Handle and 64 Design Blades $10.00 Icing Sculptor 66 ct…. |
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Coffee House Cup Java Silhouette Wall Art Metal Mug $10.95 Hang this fun stack of coffee cups in the kitchen for a fun bostro look. Light metal black finish cut out coffee cup design is perfect for a whimsical decor accent. Easy to hang and will enliven any bare spot you have in the kitchen…. |
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Ateco 9-Piece/18 Shape Sculpting Tool Set $12.97 This 9 piece, 18 shapes tool set is great: Use to form, shape, mark and imprint sugarpaste flowers, leaves, figures and other decorations. Add detail and bring your sugarpaste creations to life…. |
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Behind The Scenes – The Complete Series $34.49 Take an offbeat and light-hearted look at the creative process with this acclaimed documentary series, as hosts Penn and Teller talk with David Hockney, David Parsons, Max Roach, Julie Taymor and other notables about their work and the philosophy behind it. Volumes include “Music and Dance,” “Painting and Drawing” and “Theatre, Sculpture and Photography.” 280 min. total on three discs. NOTE: Indiv… |
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Anthology (1968-1990) $31.98 This 2 CD set is an out of print collectible! It is the original 1993 release. Includes booklet and outer cardboard slip cover…. |
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Feline / Aural Sculpture $8.96 … |
Sculpture Set!
Jaguar E-Type Sculpture Set To Dominate The Skyline At Goodwood
Sculpture Set Questions
Will chlorine pool water damage bronze sculptures?
Will chlorine pool water damage bronze sculptures? We have set some next to the pool, and wonder if chlorine splashes would damage them.
Eventually, I guess. All of the chlorine additives combine with water and break down into hypochlorous acid. That’s what actually does the disinfecting. It’s the active component in chlorine bleach.
It’s considered a weak acid, and won’t destroy the bronze immediately. It will speed up corrosion a bit though. The sculptures will turn green quicker than if they were in more protected environments. The run off from the sculptures will also be green, which can stain the grout or cement. It’s a slow process though. You’ll notice the discoloration first. It’ll take a long, long time before there’s any structural damage to the objects.
Some people don’t mind the green discoloration. It’ll give the sculptures that “aged patina” look — at least that’s what the antique roadshow experts called it. If you want them to stay shiny, you’ll have to do regular polishing and waxing.
Goal Setting as a Leader
When an artist sets out to make a sculpture, he gets a large rock and begins to chip away at it. Each day this rock becomes just a little bit more like the final product the artist has designed. If the average person sets out to create the same sculpture, the process begins the same way. The difference happens after 3-4 days. Most of us would begin to feel like this process is going to “take forever” or “we are not getting anywhere”, and we quit and move on to something else.
The artist on the other hand, he has a much different “mind process” about what he is doing. From the first time he looks at this large rock, he doesn’t see the rock, he actually has a clear vision of the sculpture he will create. So each day, this rock looks more and more like the sculpture. He has a clear vision of the end result, and stays focused on that image.
That’s what goal setting is all about. As a leader, and as part of your leadership development plan, each skill you learn is a small part of your “sculpture” or final product. Your leadership development doesn’t just happen, it needs to be designed. It needs to be the result of a clear vision of how you want to be as a leader.
Your end result (sculpture) may be that you have a great team that is self-directed. You spend much of your day supporting and praising your team members. They all love what they do and your work place is positive and productive. You are able to spend your day planning and developing your own skills. You see your team members grow each day, and one after another goes out into the organization and produces yet another great team. Your responsibility grows month after month and your organization greatly values you as a leader. That’s the sculpture you have in your mind each and every day.
The “chipping away” process is developing the leadership skills necessary to make all this happen. Learning delegation, not only to get more done but to develop the skills of your team members. Learning motivation, not the kind that rewards cash and prizes, but the kind that creates an internal desire for your team members to do the right thing and help you become successful as a leader. Learning empowerment, allowing team members to act, independent of your direction, making them feel better about what they do and have a sense of “community” that they are contributing to the success of the organization.
Goal setting as a leader is starting out with the end in mind, and day by day learning the skills necessary to create your master piece. Getting hung up on the day to day tasks will keep you from ever accomplishing your vision. Make sure you make a plan for your leadership development, and set aside time each day to learn one skill that will create the type of future you desire.
About the Author
Kreg Enderson is a certified business coach, leader, speaker, and author who assists new leaders become more successful on their in their role. Please visit our website at www.leadershipmentor.com
