The following are the Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week of October 22nd. This list contains an incredibly diverse collection of leadership insights. You need to check each one out. They will make you a better leader. A Secret to Better Communication by Dan Black of www.DanBlackOnLeadership.com The Renegade Preacher is a story on Andy Stanley of […]
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5 Keys To Superior Team Performance From Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban
Brian Dodd on October 20, 2012 in Performance, Sports Leadership
Do you want to be part of a great church? Or great business? Or great team? We all do. We are not called to a life that is average or ordinary. We were made to strive for excellence. With that in mind, wouldn’t it be great to play for the defending champion Alabama Crimson Tide […]
5 Facts About Being An Overnight Success
Brian Dodd on September 30, 2012 in Church Leadership, Sports Leadership
After his incredible performance against the Baylor Bears, West Virginia Mountaineer QB Geno Smith is the early leader in the Heisman Trophy race. Many people were previously unfamiliar with Smith. To them he is somewhat of an overnight success. But this is far from the truth as Smith has been very good for a long […]
The 10 Step Downward Spiral Of Incompetent Leadership
Brian Dodd on September 25, 2012 in Great Teams, Sports Leadership
If you live long enough, sooner or later you will serve under incompetent leadership. Few things are as frustrating as that experience but it is one of life’s realities. This past Monday evening, the Green Bay Packers were the victim of one of the most infamous calls in NFL history when the Seattle Seahawks were awarded […]
9 Leadership Quotes On Leaving A Legacy By Atlanta Braves Chipper Jones
Brian Dodd on September 18, 2012 in Sports Leadership
Living in the Atlanta area, I am privileged to witness first-hand the final weeks of the career of Atlanta Braves future Hall of Famer Chipper Jones. Jones, who was profiled in today’s USA Today, has been the face of our franchise for two decades. What was intended as a celebratory article led me to do some sobering self-examination.  Jones’s ability as an athlete […]
10 Practices Of Highly Ineffective Leaders
Brian Dodd on September 17, 2012 in Church Leadership, Great Teams, Sports Leadership
Have you ever worked for a highly ineffective leader? I have and most likely so have you. What was always interesting to me is that many of these leaders had no one who could be completely honest with them. The result was a continual conversation about “the king who has no clothes.” In the September 10th […]
8 Reasons Why Leaders Succeed Or Fail
Brian Dodd on September 11, 2012 in Church Leadership, Sports Leadership
Leaders are naturally wired for advancement. They are constantly moving forward. They are taking people somewhere. And even if you feel overwhelmed as a leader or not up-to-the-task, the responsibilities of leadership still require that you lead. So whether you lead a church, business, department, sports team, or non-profit, what are the nonnegotiables, those things you must have, as […]
11 Qualities Of A Highly Indispensible Leader
Brian Dodd on September 8, 2012 in Character, Sports Leadership
We’ve all heard that no one is irreplaceable.  However, there are practices that can make you indispensible as a leader. Recently, Jeffri Chadiha of www.ESPN.com identified the Top 10 players in the NFL that would be the toughest to replace. As I read Chadiha’s article, I found the parallels very applicable to all leaders regardless of their area of discipline. To […]
5 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From The Baltimore Ravens Ray Lewis
Brian Dodd on September 3, 2012 in Sports Leadership
For those of who may not know, I am a HUGE NFL fan. My pre-season Super Bowl prediction is that the Baltimore Ravens will defeat the Green Bay Packers and become this year’s NFL champs. Part of the reason I feel this way is because of the inspirational leadership of Ray Lewis. The video above is his post-game speech after the team’s loss in last year’s […]
What Do Leaders Actually Produce?
Brian Dodd on September 3, 2012 in Church Leadership, Sports Leadership
Have you ever had any bad or annoying habits as a leader?  I have. About 10 years ago, whenever I would make a request of my team or daughter that was ignored, not acknowledged, or not put into action in what I felt was a timely enough manner, I would say, “Let me try this again” and then repeat my request. […]
18 Leadership Quotes From Some Of The Greatest Athletes In The World
Brian Dodd on August 30, 2012 in Sports Leadership
Today my wife had enough. She felt there were way too many Sports Illustrateds lying around the house. So before she threw them all away, I wanted to capture the leadership quotes from various issues from and about the greatest athletes in the world. August 27, 2012 – California Angels outfielder Mike Trout “Mike makes it look easy. […]
6 Lessons Andrew Luck Teaches Young Leaders About Earning Respect
Brian Dodd on August 25, 2012 in Church Leadership, Sports Leadership
A mistake I often see young leaders make is confusing position and influence. Just because you have a title or position, it does not mean you will have influence and respect from those on your team. Compliance is given. Respect must be earned. So this begs the question – How does a young leader, especially […]