http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmwJipHdqpA Americans love villains. It was a very famous movie villain, A Few Good Men’s Col. Nathan Jessup, who said “Deep down in places we don’t talk about at parties you want me on that wall! You need me on that wall!” Well, you’re wrong Col. Jessup. We don’t mind talking about it at all. Last week, LeBron James […]
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LeBron’s Economic Impact on Cleveland & 8 Lessons Leaders Should Learn
Brian Dodd on July 11, 2010 in LeBron James, NBA, Sports Leadership
In these difficult economic times, it is understandable the angst that the community of Cleveland is currently feeling as a result of LeBron James’ decision to take his basketball talents to the Miami Heat. This already economically depressed region is losing a lynchpin to any future financial vitality.  The following is the economic impact of LeBron’s departure as reported […]
Top 15 Reasons Why LeBron Wishes He Would Have Stayed In Cleveland
Brian Dodd on July 10, 2010 in Generosity, LeBron James, NBA, Relationships, Sports Leadership
With all the emotion surrounding LeBron James’ decision to sign with the Miami Heat, I thought it would be therapeutic for all of us to take a light-hearted look at what he would be thinking if he reconsidered and decided to stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Quicken Loans just turned me down for that new home loan in Miami. […]
30 Leadership Quotes From LeBron James The Decision On ESPN
Brian Dodd on July 9, 2010 in LeBron James, Sports Leadership
The following is raw, unedited leadership quotes from tonight’s decision by LeBron James to join the Miami Heat. These quotes will be analyzed in the weeks ahead. “I have chosen to take my talents to South Beach.” Pre-Show In the history of the league we’ve never seen this. – Stuart Scott I’m shocked by this […]
Where LeBron SHOULD Go and What Leaders SHOULDÂ Know
Brian Dodd on July 8, 2010 in Great Teams, LeBron James, Performance, Sports Leadership
Thursday evening on ESPN the top NBA free agent LeBron James will decide where he spends the next 3-6 years of his pro basketball career. He will choose one of the following six teams listed in alphabetical order: Chicago Bulls Hometown Cleveland Cavaliers Los Angeles Clippers Miami Heat New Jersey Nets New York Knicks Most people […]
Most Popular Posts of May 2010
Brian Dodd on June 20, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Generosity, Great Teams, Most Read, NFL Draft, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
I want to thank everyone who took the time to read the posts I have been submitting the last month. New strategies have been implemented and we have had good response. Once again, thank you and feel free to join in on the leadership conversations. The following were my 5 most read posts during the month of May. In […]
5 Things I Think About The NBA Playoffs &Â Leadership
Brian Dodd on May 29, 2010 in Great Teams, NBA, Performance, Sports Leadership
As we head into the NBA Finals on Thursday, I can’t wait for this series. There are so many historically compelling story lines. I love the emotional intensity in which the Celtics play with and how that will contrast against the skillful poetry of the Lakers triangle offense. As we approach the conclusion of these playoffs, […]
“There Are No Great Teams Currently In The NBAâ€
Brian Dodd on May 29, 2010 in Great Teams, NBA
Yesterday I listened to a portion of an interview with ESPN (www.espn.com) analyst Jon Barry who stated emphatically “There are no great teams currently in the NBA!” It was further noted that each of the remaining four play-off teams (Orlando has since been eliminated) was flawed in key areas.  The teams that were noted for being […]
Allen Iverson: The Most Overrated Superstar In NBA History
Brian Dodd on November 11, 2009 in Character, Performance, Sports Leadership
This is a tough blog to write but the implications for church and business leaders is significant. Allen Iverson is a Hall of Famer with an incredible resume. 1st pick in the 1996 NBA Draft. Rookie of the Year. 10-time NBA All-Star. 2-time All-Star game MVP. 4 time scoring champ. 2000-01 League MVP. 2004 bronze […]