Most leaders understand that you can accomplish more with a team than you can by yourself. We understand there is more power and potential in “we” than “me”. We know that TEAM stands for “Together Everyone Accomplishes More.”  Leaders do not have to be convinced of these truths. What leaders need, however, is a formula for achieving peak […]
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4 Things Pastors And Leaders Must Adapt To…Or Die
Brian Dodd on June 13, 2012 in Church Leadership, Great Teams, Sports Leadership
Does your church have declining attendance and financial giving? Are you doing everything you can as a leader but nothing seems to be working? Are you frustrated and beginning to question yourself? Worse than anything, is your faith being tested? Are you praying about your future? If this describes you then maybe you can learn […]
What Is The Greatest Gift A Leader Can Bring To His Team?
Brian Dodd on June 11, 2012 in Sports Leadership
What is the greatest gift I can bring as a leader to those I serve alongside of at church and work? Is it my attitude? My competencies? My background? My experience? My prayers? My encouragement? My friendship? My courage? My transparency? My wit? It may be one of those things but the likely answer is […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read On The Internet The Week Of June 4th
Brian Dodd on June 8, 2012 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Increasing Capacity, NBA, Performance, Sports Leadership
As has become a weekly tradition, the following are the best posts I read on the internet this week. I trust they will equip, challenge, and inspire you as they did me. Durant’s Late Surge Demands Attention by J.A. Adande discusses the maturation process of a leader. Great insights. 6 Leadership Styles, And When You Should […]
13 Quotes On Faith And Leadership From WBO Champion Manny Pacquiao
Brian Dodd on June 7, 2012 in Character, Sports Leadership
Can the greatest fighter on the planet also be a strong Christian? Without a doubt, the answer is “YES!” Last November WBOÂ welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao gave his heart and life to Jesus Christ. In preparation for his upcoming bout against Timothy Bradley, both the USA Today and Sports Illustrated gave us an inside look at the […]
7 Things Leaders Should Know When They Have Been Put On The Bench
Brian Dodd on June 6, 2012 in Sports Leadership
If you have ever been unappreciated, demoted, marginalized, talked down to, insulted, or put on the bench, this post is for you! The natural default mode for leaders is to lead. This is because leaders have a vision. It burns in their heart because this vision is a picture of a preferred future. All other visions […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of May 21st
Brian Dodd on May 25, 2012 in Character, Church Leadership, Great Teams, NBA, Performance, Sports Leadership
This past week featured some incredible writing on the subject of leadership. The following were my 10 favorite posts I read since Monday. They really helped challenged me and helped improve my leadership. Click on the links as I know they will make you a better leader as well. 8 Rules For Creating A Passionate Work […]
18 Leadership Quotes (One On Sexual Purity) From Some Of The Greatest Athletes In The World
Brian Dodd on May 24, 2012 in Character, Great Teams, Increasing Capacity, Performance, Sports Leadership
Often I do what is called a Leadership Flush. I just compile all of the great leadership quotes I have heard lately and pass them along to you. We all love quotes because they capture in language what we feel intuitively in our gut. Here are some incredible insights from some of the greatest athletes in […]
The Most Naturally Gifted Pastoral Leader I Have Seen In The Last 35 Years
Brian Dodd on May 23, 2012 in Church Leadership, Sports Leadership
I am about to make a very bold statement but one I feel deeply to be true. I think Derwin Gray, Senior Pastor of Transformation Church in Rock Hill, SC, is the most naturally gifted Christian leader to enter the pastorate since Bill Hybels planted Willow Creek Community Church 37 years ago! Pastor Derwin is a GREAT, GREAT Leader! […]
13 Practices Of Highly Successful Innovators
Brian Dodd on May 14, 2012 in Sports Leadership
I am currently reading The Games That Changed The Game by ESPN’s Ron Jaworski. In his book, Jaworski analyzes seven NFL games that helped influence what the league currently looks like. One of individuals Jaworski profiles is former San Diego Charger head coach Don Coryell. Coryell is my favorite NFL coach of all-time. Known as “Air Coryell”, he is […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of May 7th
Brian Dodd on May 11, 2012 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships, Sports Leadership
The last week has been extraordinarily significant in terms of the impact of leadership decisions. From the heartbreaking death of Junior Seau to President Obama’s support of gay marriage, we are in a time in which leaders are dealing with high-stakes issues that have generational and eternal impact. As you are developing your decision grid and worldview as […]
6 Qualities Of Leaders Who Have Peak Performance
Brian Dodd on May 10, 2012 in Sports Leadership
On Tuesday evening, Josh Hamilton hit four home runs in the Texas Rangers 10-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles. It was the best night of Hamilton’s career and one of the best performances in baseball history. As part of the four home runs, he had 8 RBIs and a record 18 total bases. So how did he […]