2011 was an absolutely amazing year for this site!!! I can’t thank you enough for taking the leadership journey with me. I trust the posts have added value and inspiration to you. Because of your continued support, I am able to let you know that plans are now in place to publish my first leadership […]
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My Favorite 25 Leadership Posts Of 2011
Brian Dodd on December 22, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Increasing Capacity, Momentum, Movies, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
This past year I published 346 separate blog posts.  With that amount of material produced, it is sometimes hard to identify your personal favorites. However, after much thought, the following is the list of My Favorite 25 Leadership Posts Of 2011. If you missed these in their initial run, I trust you will enjoy them the 2nd time around. Is […]
9 Leadership Quotes and Lessons From Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol
Brian Dodd on December 17, 2011 in Movies
I love the Mission Impossible series. They are absolutely fun, full of special effects and action, plenty of stuff blows up, basically implausible, and just plain entertaining. The fourth installment of the Tom Cruise series, Ghost Protocol, is no exception. The following are the leadership principles and quotes from the film: Leaders Are Incredibly Resourceful – Throughout the […]
14 Leadership Lessons Young Leaders Can Learn From Tim Tebow
Brian Dodd on December 16, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Great Teams, Performance, Sports Leadership
It is always enlightening when leaders discuss the qualities of other leaders. And the most influential young leader in America currently is Tim Tebow. On this week’s ESPN Monday Night Countdown, there was a great conversation about what makes Tebow so special.  Pay attention to the comments because they came from five great football players and one good one (Trent Dilfer) […]
10 Leadership Lessons From Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes
Brian Dodd on December 12, 2011 in Movies
On June 15th in the Atlanta area, a 2-year-old monkey escaped from the Yerkes National Primate Research Center Field Station which is associated with Emory University.  Should I be concerned?  After watching Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes, maybe I should. Coming out on dvd tomorrow, Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes is a completely implausible but fun movie that […]
An Early Christmas Gift To Leaders – 18 Strategic Leadership Quotes
Brian Dodd on December 11, 2011 in Performance
Sports Illustated – November 21st “It ain’t about them, it’s about us – that’s the attitude you have to have. Coach (Jim) Harbaugh? That’s how he and his coaches are. Look at his swag. I love it.” – Frank Gore “All he (QB Alex Smith) needed was a good coaching staff with the right tools […]
Leadership Quotes From Heisman Trophy Winner Robert Griffin III
Brian Dodd on December 11, 2011 in Sports Leadership
Tonight Baylor’s Robert Griffin III was named the 2011 Heisman Trophy winner. The following are the comments from Griffin as well as those involved in the telecast. “It’s believable because great things don’t happen without hard work” “Great things only come with great effort.” “God always has a plan and it’s our job to fulfill […]
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 […]
13 Leadership Quotes From The Inspirational Tim Tebow
Brian Dodd on November 19, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Great Teams, Performance, Sports Leadership
Thursday evening Tim Tebow added to his legend with an incredible game-winning performance against the New York Jets. If you haven’t seen the highlights, check out the video above. If you haven’t read his post-game comments from the NFL Network, then read below: “First and foremost I’ve got to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus […]
A Thanksgiving Gift To All Leaders: 18 Leadership Quotes
Brian Dodd on November 19, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Great Teams, Increasing Capacity, NFL Draft, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
All leaders love quotes. Quotes inspire and challenge us while providing language that serves our teams better. The following are some of the best insights from the past couple of months: Sporting News – September 26th Composure – “I think the biggest thing is his (Aaron Rodgers) composure.” – Donald Driver Execution – “His (Clay Matthews) ability […]
27 Leadership Quotes From Seth Godin’s Book Linchpin Part 2
Brian Dodd on November 15, 2011 in Performance
The following is Part 2 of leadership quotes from Seth Godin’s incredible book Linchpin. To read Part 1, click here. This book has inspired, encouraged, and challenged me all at the same time. I can’t recommend it enough. Read the following quotes and tell me if you don’t agree. Depth of knowledge combined with good […]
25 Leadership Quotes From Seth Godin’s Book Linchpin Part 1
Brian Dodd on November 6, 2011 in Generosity, Great Teams, Increasing Capacity, Performance
I will soon be finishing Seth Godin’s masterpiece Linchpin. This is a book that teaches a person how to become indispensible to their organization. In an ever-changing world, I cannot recommend this enough to anyone involved in leadership. It is changing how I view not only leadership, but also myself. I will probably dedicate several […]