As leaders, we are always trying to figure out how to increase our influence. In the November issue of Fast Company magazine, Curt Nickisch profiles 26-year-old Jason Evanish. Jason has become the power broker between technology start-ups and potential venture capitalists in the Boston area. What makes Evanish unique though is described by Nickish – “In the […]
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8 Keys To Surviving Your Dysfunctional Family This Holiday Season
Brian Dodd on November 13, 2011 in Family, Relationships
Is there a normal family left in America? I have reached the point where I am putting the “normal family” in my Sasquatch or Righteous Anger categories – I’ve heard a lot about it but haven’t seen any documented visual evidence. Dysfunction has become an institutionalized aspect of our society. Dysfunction is generally an inconvenience in […]
50 People Who Constantly RT And Forward Material
Brian Dodd on July 10, 2011 in Generosity
June was the best month for traffic in this site’s history. For anything significant to be accomplished, it takes a team of people. Social media is no exception. The following 50 people were extremely proactive in RT’ing and telling others about this site. I want to spotlight them for several reasons: To Say “Thank You!” – We all hope to have our posts read […]
You Matter And Your Life Counts
Brian Dodd on March 15, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships, Sports Leadership
I’ve talked to many people recently who think they are “nothing special” and “their life doesn’t matter much”. If you are feeling this way I want to be completely honest with you – I could not disagree more! If you would give me permission, I would like to speak into your life. Every human being ever […]
10 Ways To Know Someone Is Leaving Your Church
Brian Dodd on December 23, 2010 in Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Relationships
 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DJddb73OOQ&w=853&h=510] If you haven’t seen the North Point Community Church iPad Band, then check out this incredible video. Why is this important, read below. Does it bother you when someone leaves your church? The reality is that every church has a “back door” that people slip out of. The key leadership question that must be asked […]
12 Lessons We Learn From People Who Don’t Go To Church
Brian Dodd on December 21, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships
When is the last time you truly listened to a visitor of your church?  I think we can learn much from them. Yesterday, I posted a blog that was an interview of my two unchurched nieces after they attended a recent service. You can read that post here. Here are the key applications that church leaders can take from […]
Are You Lonely This Christmas?
Brian Dodd on December 15, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships
Are you lonely this Christmas? Some questions need no explanation do they. Are you lonely this Christmas? If you are, you’re not alone. The Boston Globe reported that a 1990 Gallup study indicated 36% of Americans are lonely. Kerby Anderson, President of Probe Ministries International, states “the baby boom generation is headed for a crisis of […]
The Addiction Of Generosity
Brian Dodd on December 3, 2010 in Character, Generosity
Generous people have to be greedy. This thinking is counterintuitive but generosity is addictive. When you experience a generous lifestyle, you must have more off it. I am not nearly where I wish to be in this area but I have tried to become more generous during the last decade.  I have now reached the point where I desire generosity in my […]
Top 10 Most Popular Posts Of November 2010
Brian Dodd on November 30, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Great Teams, Most Read, Movies, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
November was an amazing month for this site. Overall readership grew by 55% and for the first time we had over 12,000 readers in a month. This was partly possible because on Monday, November 22nd we were honored to have our article on dysfunctional families featured on the WordPress Freshly Pressed home page. Also, StudentLifeGuru.com rated this […]
12 Things You Need To Make Room For
Brian Dodd on November 28, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Great Teams, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Do you feel like if there were 48 hours in a day you still couldn’t get it all done? All leaders frequently experience this. We simply just do not have the room in our schedules or lives to get done what we would like to get done. With Christmas fast approaching, I’m reminded of the innkeeper who […]
Help Me Help You
Brian Dodd on November 27, 2010 in Uncategorized
Leaders spend much of their time and effort serving others. First, I want to say “Thank You!” Second, I want to serve and resource you better next year so you can better fulfill that purpose. What do you want to see happen in your life in 2011? I am creating interactive, relational resources that will help you connect […]
What People Are Saying About Dysfunctional Families During The Holidays
Brian Dodd on November 24, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships
Two days ago I posted 8 Tips On Surviving Your Dysfunctional Family During The Holidays.  This post touched many and made the WordPress Freshly Pressed home page. Currently there has been over 2300 hits on this site. The following are some excerpts from the 45 comments currently from you the readers. “I will never forget the first time […]