There is no shortage of great leadership blog posts you can read on the internet and this past week was no different. I provided a similar list last week as well which you can read by clicking here. I want to always try to mix up the authors from week-to-week which allows you to have different […]
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20 Reasons I Love Church Volunteers With Big Vision
Brian Dodd on April 12, 2012 in Church Leadership
“Hey pastor, have we ever thought about doing it this way?” I don’t know how many times I’ve asked that in my life. Probably hundreds. But the question flows from a great passion I have for what God is doing at my church and a deep desire to doing something significant with my life. Because of that, I […]
10 Personality Traits Of Leaders Like Bubba Watson That Others Enjoy Being Around
Brian Dodd on April 11, 2012 in Character, Sports Leadership
Are you having as much fun as I am watching Bubba Watson make his rounds on the talk shows this week after winning The Masters? One word to describe Watson that I found fascinating was when he was described as “endearing” by Alan Shipnuck in the April 16th edition of Sports Illustrated. Reading the article forced […]
15 Quotes From Some Of The World’s Most Innovative Leaders
Brian Dodd on April 10, 2012 in Increasing Capacity, Performance
In their March 2012 issue, Fast Company magazine identifies The World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies. The following are 15 leadership quotes from some of those organizations that other leaders regardless of the industry can learn from and immediately apply. Full Service – Solar City – “Rather than just make (solar) panels, it is a full-service operation – […]
For Leaders, Speed Kills. 10 Benefits To Slowing Down
Brian Dodd on April 10, 2012 in Performance
As a leader, I love speed. I love making things happen. I do not think I am unusual in that sense. Leaders love movement. They love advancement. They love breaking new ground. The very nature of leadership is that you are taking people somewhere. However, I have learned that often speed kills. Maybe it is […]
27 Quotes From Masters Champion Bubba Watson On Faith And Leadership
Brian Dodd on April 8, 2012 in Character, Family, Sports Leadership
I join the millions who would like to congratulate Bubba Watson on winning the 2012 Masters golf tournament. The following are some quotes on leadership and faith from golf’s most creative performer as originally printed online last week by the Faith News Network. You can read the full article by clicking here: “For me, it’s just showing […]
9 Reasons Why Passion City Church, Louie Giglio, And Chris Tomlin Are A Contagious Epidemic
Brian Dodd on April 8, 2012 in Church Leadership
Passion City Church and the Passion Conference movement, led by Louie and Shelley Giglio, Chris Tomlin, and others is a full-fledged contagious epidemic amongst Christian students. And the contagion is infecting older adults as well. On Good Friday, April 6th, I was privileged to be part of the sold-out-weeks-in-advance crowd of 12,500 for a night of worship. […]
7 Facts For Leaders Who Want To Make Other People Millionaires
Brian Dodd on April 7, 2012 in Generosity, Great Teams, Sports Leadership
As a leader, are you focused on improving the lives of those you lead? Let’s take it a step further. Are you focused on leaving a legacy of making millionaires? In the April 9th edition of Sports Illustrated, Kentucky Wildcats basketball coach John Calipari says, “I want my legacy to be that families’ lives have […]
16 Leadership Lessons And Thoughts From The Help
Brian Dodd on April 6, 2012 in Character, Movies
I have known dozens of individuals in my lifetime who were overt racists. Last night my wife, daughter, and I finally saw the Academy Award nominated movie The Help. I am embarrassed to say that it took me this long to see it. The film is absolutely amazing but at the same time gut-wrenching. How did this movie not win Best Picture? […]
The Top 10 Leadership Blog Posts I Read On The Internet This Past Week
Brian Dodd on April 5, 2012 in Church Leadership, Generosity, Sports Leadership
Brad Lomenick, who directs an incredible movement of young leaders called Catalyst, has often said, “Generosity is the new currency.” I learn a lot from Brad and he is spot on with that statement. In an effort to follow Brad’s lead, I want to share some amazing posts from some very talented writers whose thoughts impacted me greatly this past week. If […]
One Thing Leaders Hate And One Thing Leaders Love
Brian Dodd on April 4, 2012 in Great Teams, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Leaders hate being surprised. They hate being blindsided. Pete Carroll, head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, was recently reminded of this during the recruitment of Peyton Manning. In the April 2nd edition of Sports Illustrated, the wonderful Peter King (my favorite sports writer) does an incredibly thorough job of chronicling Peyton Manning’s free agent experience. This […]
10 Tips To Leading A Bad Team
Brian Dodd on April 3, 2012 in Church Leadership, Sports Leadership
No leader ever experiences constant success. We all go through periods of difficulty and failure. Leadership that is sustainable understands that failure is fertile ground for creativity and personal growth. It also really helps us enjoy the good times because we have experienced the alternative. The Washington Wizards have the NBA’s 2nd worst record. In […]