“If it bleeds, it leads!” This is the traditional philosophy of producers of news programming. They feel you will get higher ratings if you begin telecasts with the most tragic and saddening reports as possible. If you live in a metropolitan area you are familiar with rubbernecking. Everyone must stop and look at auto accidents […]
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25 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Saving Mr. Banks
Brian Dodd on December 21, 2013 in Movies
Today I saw the movie Saving Mr. Banks. It is a classic feel-good Christmas film which recounts the untold story of how Walt Disney secured the rights to Mary Poppins and the process it took to get it to the big screen. Featuring Emma Thompson as P.L. Travers, the author of Poppins, and the incomparable Tom […]
7 Practices Of Leaders Who Survive Tough Times
Brian Dodd on December 9, 2013 in Generosity
We all face high tough times in our life. To better assist you in navigating these potential treacherous waters, the following 7 practices should ease the pain of your journey and get you to brighter days more quickly. Leaders Who Survive Tough Times Yield To Authority – Rebellion is one of the natural default modes of […]
44 Leadership Quotes From Tony Dungy And His Book Quiet Strength
Brian Dodd on October 7, 2013 in Character
Tony Dungy is universally admired and respected for good reason. Very few men have the moral authority that he does. One of my favorite leadership books is his classic Quiet Strength. As a gift to you, the following are my favorite leadership quotes from that book. When it’s over, it’s over is part of football’s greatest appeal to me. When […]
23 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Grace Unplugged: The Must See Father-Daughter Movie Of The Year
Brian Dodd on October 5, 2013 in Movies
Today my family went to see the new movie Grace Unplugged. This incredible film is the story of the talented 18-year-old Grace Trey who has desires of a larger platform than the one provided by her local church and worship leading father Johnny played by James Denton. After recording a demo which would later become […]
15 Quotes From Rick and Kay Warren’s Interview With CNN’s Piers Morgan
Brian Dodd on September 18, 2013 in Character, Church Leadership, Family
There are no two Christian Leaders I respect more than Rick and Kay Warren. Our collective hearts as fellow parents, friends, and Christian community broke for them following the death of their son Matthew earlier this year. How they have handled this tragic event has been a testimony to the incredible grace and power of […]
15 Perks Leaders Receive
Brian Dodd on September 16, 2013 in Family
Very rarely do people discuss the price that leaders must pay. Sleepless Nights. Loneliness. Fear. Uncertainty. Things Which Break Your Heart. Disappointment. Criticism. Missed Expectations. Hard Decisions. Long Hours. Preparation. Etc… These create a high price few are willing to pay. And of those who choose to pay the high price of leadership, fewer still […]
6 Things Older Leaders Can Do To Change A Young Leader’s Life
Brian Dodd on September 10, 2013 in Church Leadership
This weekend I have the privilege of teaching and equipping over 60 pastors and church leaders. As I was preparing this evening for that time together, my mind kept going back to 1980. You see, it was in August 1980 that I became a Christian at 14-years-of-age while attending Acworth United Methodist Church located just […]
15 Leadership Quotes From Derwin Gray’s New Book Limitless Life
Brian Dodd on September 2, 2013 in Character, Church Leadership, Sports Leadership
I have said it often and will restate it today – Derwin Gray, Senior Pastor of the wonderful Transformation Church in Indian Land, SC, is America’s leading voice on multi-ethnic and multi-generational ministry. He is a dear friend and an absolutely incredible leader. Releasing on September 3rd, Pastor Derwin’s latest book Limitless Life: You Are […]
11 Practices Of Leaders With Guts And Determination: The Faith Of Teddy Bridgewater
Brian Dodd on September 2, 2013 in Performance
What type of individual in Louisville Cardinal quarterback Teddy Bridgewater? In addition to being the best quarterback in college football, a Heisman Trophy favorite and probable top-2 pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, Teddy is a strong Christian who deeply loves Jesus. In an article in April 24th The Southeast Outlook, Teddy said, ““As a 9-year-old, […]
21 Lessons From The Girl Voted Ugliest On The Internet Who Is In Fact Strikingly Beautiful
Brian Dodd on August 20, 2013 in Character
http://youtu.be/R0OV92Yyl20 As a father of a teenage daughter you constantly guard against bullying and protect your daughter’s self-image. This is why I love the above video so much. It contains the inspirational message of Lizzie Velasquez. Lizzie was born with a disease which prohibits her from gaining weight. In an absolutely cruel move, online bullies voted […]
10 Lessons On Investing In The Next Generation Of Christian Leaders
Brian Dodd on June 23, 2013 in Church Leadership
Fellowship Bible Church has a Sunday evening ministry it calls Greenhouse. This ministry was created by our Pastor of Worship and Arts Tim Beard. Greenhouse places special emphasis on developing leaders and ministry to “Go And Grow”. This ministry provides the perfect incubator for the next generation of Christian leaders to improve their platform skills, […]