The greatest leader who has ever lived, Jesus Christ, is still changing lives. As I read many of this week’s best posts, I was reminded of this. If you need hope, encouragement or inspiration, make sure you bookmark the posts below and revisit them often. The following are The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The […]
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The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of June 1st
Brian Dodd on June 5, 2015 in Church Leadership
The only appreciable asset in a church or business is people. Everything else depreciates. People are so valuable Jesus died for them. This is why this week’s Top 10 list is so important. Every post deals with people – life-giving people, people who suck the life out of us, people who bring us joy and […]
The One Trait All Successful Leaders Have
Brian Dodd on June 1, 2015 in Most Read
I have known many successful leaders in my lifetime. As I watch for the one thing that gives them lasting success, a single trait consistently emerges. The most successful, the most lasting, the ones who make the greatest impact, are extravagantly generous. Not only are they financial generous, but they lead with an open hand. […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of May 25th
Brian Dodd on May 29, 2015 in Church Leadership
“I don’t mind my kids going to church there. They won’t hear anything that will hurt them.” This was a phrase my neighbor said to me this week when describing her church. Regardless of this church’s attendance, budget, massive square footage and superior programming, many of their people are biblically illiterate and therefore powerless to meet […]
What Happens When You Light Yourself On Fire
Brian Dodd on May 26, 2015 in Most Read
John Wesley once said, “Light yourself on fire with passion and people will come from miles to watch you burn.” Practically all of my posts are uplifting and positive. This is because there are enough complainers in the world and it does not need another negative voice. But periodically, something does anger me enough to write about it and I go on […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of May 18th
Brian Dodd on May 22, 2015 in Church Leadership
I love the local church. I love everything about it (except unnecessary leadership meetings). It is the local church where lives are made brand new, hope is restored, marriages are reconciled, addictions are broken, people are given a future, and life has meaning and purpose. There is nothing better than the Bride of Christ except […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of May 11th
Brian Dodd on May 15, 2015 in Church Leadership
Nobody likes change but a baby but change is needed. We need to make some changes in the way we lead in a post-Christian environment. Some changes need to be made in how we communicate, deal with different ethnicities, and how we view the world. Leaders should also strongly consider asking a different set of […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of May 4th
Brian Dodd on May 9, 2015 in Church Leadership
Are you reaching your full potential as a leader? How about as a pastor? A church? A business? What about your relationships? We all face organizational challenges and personality conflict. It is not a question of if we will encounter these obstacles to our success but rather how will we address them. This is why […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of April 27th
Brian Dodd on May 3, 2015 in Church Leadership
There is an absence of hope in the world today. People are dying for inspiration, direction and something which will provide a sense of fulfillment and meaning in their lives. They want a future filled with promise. This is why this week’s Top 10 list is so important. Today’s most serious issues can only be […]
Live Blog From Orange Conference ’15: 27 Leadership Lessons From Doug Fields
Brian Dodd on May 1, 2015 in Church Leadership
In an effort to add value to pastors and church leaders, I am live blogging significant portions of this week’s Orange Conference and their amazing Senior Leader’ Track. For pastors and church leaders, this is the most informative and thought-provocing three days you can spend all year. It is “can’t miss” event for church leaders. The afternoon’s first plenary session […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of April 20th
Brian Dodd on April 24, 2015 in Church Leadership
Are you doing the very best you can? Seriously, is it your best? Are you giving God your best? How about your family? Your church? Your kids? Your relationships? The stakes are too high to give anything but your absolute best. This week’s top posts will help you get better in every area of your […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of April 13th
Brian Dodd on April 17, 2015 in Church Leadership
Persistence. Resilience. Continual Improvement. Reaching and Exceeding Your Potential. Honoring God with EVERY Aspect of Your Life. Pressing Forward. Christian leaders know these terms well. They are mantras which we live by. If these terms resonate with you, you will enjoy this week’s top posts. These posts will make you, and everyone you influence, better […]