Everyone I know has a list of people who they would like to meet. I am no different. The following is a list of 10 people who I have never met that I would like to have a cup of coffee with and discuss the following topics. BTW, my wife would join me for the meetings […]
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20 Things Anyone Can Do This Christmas To Promote Civility And Kindness
Brian Dodd on December 21, 2011 in Character
We are angry as a society. Maybe it’s that we are impatient and have no margin. Maybe we are just selfish. Maybe we are seeing the results of the breakdown of the family. Maybe at our core we are scared and insecure. Maybe we know that to most people and businesses we are simply commodities that if […]
13 Leadership Quotes From Larry King: Dinner With Kings – Conan O’Brien, Jack Dorsey, and Shaquille O’Neal
Brian Dodd on December 6, 2011 in Uncategorized
Recently, CNN’s Larry King and his wife hosted a dinner party with some of the most powerful people in the world. The show was called Dinner With Kings. Their comments were amazing, shocking, and in some instances, very sad. Larry’s guests were Russell Brand, Jack Dorsey, Seth MacFarlane, Quincy Jones, Conan O’Brien, Shaquille O’Neal, and […]
Leaders Cannot Give Others What They Do Not Have
Brian Dodd on October 6, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships, Sports Leadership
This past Sunday evening, NBC’s Rodney Harrison questioned how the 1-3 Philadelphia Eagles formed their team. During the off-season the Eagles spent millions of dollars on skilled position players. However, their offensive and defensive lines are incredibly weak. Harrison said, “You build a team from the inside out, not the outside in.” Let’s contrast the […]
14 Leadership Quotes About Apple CEO Steve Jobs Part 2
Brian Dodd on August 26, 2011 in Performance
With the shocking resignation of Apple CEO Steve Jobs earlier this week , I wanted to revisit CNBC’s Titans profile of this great leader. Below is Part 2 of the show’s leadership quotes. All quotes are by Jobs unless otherwise noted. To read Part 1, click here. “We have one of the world’s greatest brands and […]
18 Leadership Quotes About Apple CEO Steve Jobs Part 1
Brian Dodd on August 24, 2011 in Performance
Today, Apple Founder and CEO Steve Jobs unexpectedly resigned from his post. The iconic figure is one of the great leaders of the last century. If you are a regular reader of this site you know I am a fan of the CNBC Titans series. The following are leadership quotes from a show they recently did profiling this incredible individual: […]
18 Hall Of Fame Leadership Quotes From Deion Sanders
Brian Dodd on August 7, 2011 in Character, Performance, Sports Leadership
Deion Sanders is the greatest cover cornerback to ever play football. And with the exception of Bo Jackson, Sanders is the greatest athlete I have ever seen on a football field. Yesterday Sanders received his rightful place with enshrinement into professional football’s Hall of Fame. The following are the leadership quotes we can glean from his acceptance speech: “We oftentimes have […]
36 Influencers Of Christian Young People And How They Do It
Brian Dodd on August 2, 2011 in Church Leadership
MTV just celebrated its 30th anniversary. Regardless of your thoughts about their content, no one can question the influence they have on today’s young people.  In 2002, Cable Television Advertising Bureau said, “MTV’s median age is exactly when a majority of young American adults begin to form life-long brand loyalties. Young adults 15-17 are excited consumers and […]
What Leadership Is Truly All About
Brian Dodd on July 24, 2011 in Church Leadership, Performance, Sports Leadership
Leadership is about mobilization. It’s about advancement, problem-solving, resourcing, team building, accomplishment, and the achievement of goals. You can also say it’s about character, communication, creativity, perseverance, and planning. But for new leaders just starting out, can we center the target and identify simply one thing that leadership is about? As leaders we can often focus on […]
What To Do Next When You No Longer Feel Challenged: Leadership Lessons From Michael Phelps
Brian Dodd on July 23, 2011 in Performance, Sports Leadership
Do you no longer feel challenged by your current job or assignment? Are you bored? What do you do next when it appears you have accomplished all your goals? There has to be more to this life than this, isn’t there? In yesterday’s USA Today, legendary Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps is profiled in a front-page article […]
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 […]
Auburn Head Football Coach Gene Chizik Is All In At A Local Book Signing
Brian Dodd on July 9, 2011 in Church Leadership, Sports Leadership
 On Thursday, July 7th national champion Auburn head football coach Gene Chizik came to my hometown of Kennesaw, GA to sign copies of his new book All In at Lifeway Christian Store. I was unable to attend personally because of job responsibilities. However, I asked my wonderful wife Sonya if she would purchase the book and get Coach Chizik to autograph it. […]