I had the wonderful privilege of seeing the independent film The Grace Card earlier today. It is an incredible movie about race relations, parenting, marriage, generational impact and forgiveness. Movies like this that are not in wide release may not stay at the theatres long, so go see it this weekend. Here are the lessons: Impact Of […]
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The Crisis Of Commitment
Brian Dodd on February 26, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships, Sports Leadership
I have been giving a lot of thought recently to the subject of commitment.  There is, without a doubt, a crisis of commitment in this country.  The following are just some of the problem areas: Marriage Parents who simply give up when raising their children becomes difficult Companies to their employees Employees to their companies Paying your debts […]
12 Leadership Lessons From Some Of The Greatest Teams Of All-Time
Brian Dodd on February 25, 2011 in Church Leadership, Great Teams, Performance, Sports Leadership
Every organization should have a Research Development (R&D) department – a place where you can experiment and see if something will work. Well, welcome to the Brian Dodd On Leadership R & D effort. I am providing you leadership lessons from HOCKEY! Please don’t leave just yet. Let’s see if this is worth your time. The Sporting News has […]
15 Benefits Of Pain
Brian Dodd on February 24, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Relationships, Sports Leadership
I came across the following quote this past weekend. It was directed at teenagers but has great significance for those in leadership. “Pain is God’s instrument to expose who we are, explain how life really works and bring us to a junction where we seek Him for answers. Pain is always a precursor to significant […]
6 Tips On Identifying And Developing Talented People
Brian Dodd on February 23, 2011 in Church Leadership, Great Teams, Sports Leadership
The NCAA has levied sanctions against UConn head basketball coach Jim Calhoun for improper recruiting violations. While the university’s techniques may have come into questions, Calhoun’s ability to spot, identify, and develop talent in many ways is unparalleled in college basketball. In 25 years as head coach, Calhoun has only had seven McDonald’s high school All-Americans yet […]
How Egypt And Wisconsin Revolts Could Affect Your Upcoming Church Service
Brian Dodd on February 20, 2011 in Church Leadership, Generosity
We were told as children to never discuss religion and politics.  The level of passion people have for their beliefs and the arguments that could ensue when we have conflicting viewpoints were the reasons given. We live in a different world now.  We have seen tremendous conflict, both abroad in Egypt, as well as domestically in Madison, WI over political […]
Something All Leaders Need – 18 Brand New Leadership Quotes
Brian Dodd on February 19, 2011 in Church Leadership, Great Teams, NBA, Performance, Sports Leadership
Today, I just want to give leaders a gift – Quotes on Leadership. Leaders love quotes. They frame what we’re thinking and help us communicate better. Here is some of the best I’ve accumulated over the last few months. CNBC February 15th – The Facebook Obsession “This is a utility that people can use to understand […]
25 Most Important Lessons I Give To Young Or Emerging Leaders
Brian Dodd on February 19, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Sports Leadership
I have had the privilege of intersecting the lives of a number of people over the years who are either new in their leadership or looking for ways to increase their skills and influence. If I could only give 25 tips to young or emerging leaders, here is what I would say: The toughest person to […]
13 Things Anyone Can Do To Support Their Pastor
Brian Dodd on February 18, 2011 in Church Leadership, Generosity
As a person who has served in churches for 25+ years, I have developed a deep love for pastors. Here is something else I have learned, most people desperately want to see their pastors and staff as successful as I do. I’m embarrassed to say it but I have not always been as supportive as I […]
15 Things The Happiest Leaders In The World Have In Common
Brian Dodd on February 17, 2011 in Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Relationships, Sports Leadership
www.Forbes.com recently posted the results of a study done by the London-based Legatum Institute where they identified the happiest countries in the world. The world’s happiest country turns out to be Norway. Norway??!! Well, here are the reasons why: Norway has the world’s highest per capita GDP of $53,000 a year. Norwegians have the second-highest level of satisfaction with their standards of […]
10 Leadership Lessons From Denzel Washington And Unstoppable
Brian Dodd on February 14, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Movies, Sports Leadership
With the release of the Denzel Washington movie Unstoppable on dvd this Tuesday, I wanted to re-visit a post I wrote when the movie was originally released in November. Enjoy! Unstoppable is unbelievable!  Great action. Great pacing. Great tension. Denzel Washington is my favorite actor of this generation and Unstoppable adds to the resume. This 20th Century Fox movie, directed […]
Valentine’s Day Post For Men: Who’s Going To Lead Me
Brian Dodd on February 13, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships
Who is going to lead me?  With Valentine’s Day upon us, it is an opportune time to take an inventory of the two most important leadership roles in my life – husband and father. As I’ve grown older, I have come to realize that in my own ability I simply don’t have what it takes to […]