I have the privilege of attending the wonderful Fellowship Bible Church located in Roswell, GA. As I was driving to church this morning, I was thinking about how much I look forward to this time each week. I can’t wait to get up on Sunday mornings! The following are the reasons I love my church. Now please know, […]
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Staying Faithful
Brian Dodd on August 22, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships
Several weeks ago I wrote a very popular post entitled How A Sunday School Teacher Changed My Life. It was a collection of leadership principles I learned from my high school Sunday School teacher, Lenis Black. Through a series of events, I was reconnected with Mr. Black after 25 years and as a result, my family had […]
5 Words That Haunt Leaders
Brian Dodd on August 21, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Sunday August 15th, 2010 will always be the day in my life that the pepperoni fought back!!!  My family was having a relaxing dinner at our favorite pizza spot. We love this place because the pizza literally comes out of the oven and is placed right then on your table. It is very juicy, still sizzling, and VERY […]
Quotes and Why We Love Them So Much
Brian Dodd on August 20, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Great Teams, LeBron James, NBA, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Like many bloggers, I frequently will post something and just know that it will become the most popular blog I’ve ever written. However, statistics show that the most widely read posts I write are not my thoughts but rather compilations of great quotes or speeches by others. This is a reminder that we are significantly moved and impacted by the use of words and language. How a […]
How To Build A Champion Part 3
Brian Dodd on August 19, 2010 in Great Teams, Performance, Sports Leadership
The following is the final list of ten leadership excerpts from Christopher Price’s book The Blueprint that chronicles the construction of the New England Patriots. Regardless of your profession, these leadership lessons apply across all disciplines.  Old guys had started the process of “regulating” the locker room. Brady recognized the importance of team building, of the […]
10 Things Every Husband Wants To Hear
Brian Dodd on August 15, 2010 in Character, Family, Relationships
In any area of a man’s life, his level of performance is in direction proportion to his wife’s confidence in him. I was reminded of that fact this morning as we were getting ready for the day and my wife said “I love my life!” As she said that I was filled with a healthy sense of pride. As a husband […]
Are You A Juicy Lucy Leader
Brian Dodd on August 15, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Relationships
This past week I was in Minneapolis and had the privilege of dining at The 5-8 Club where I enjoyed a world-famous Juicy Lucy. For those unfamiliar with the Juicy Lucy, it is a hamburger with cheese on the inside of the patty rather than on top. This local cuisine is so popular that is was recently featured on the […]
He Is The Most Uninteresting Man In The World
Brian Dodd on August 11, 2010 in Character, Family, Relationships
I don’t drink alcohol but the Dos Equis Most Interesting Man In The World commercials are the most creative and well-thought out ads on television and radio today. The one I heard last week that stated “Sharks dedicate a week to him” was the epitome of marketing excellence to me. That got me thinking – if he is […]
4 Leadership Lessons From Ramona and Beezus
Brian Dodd on August 9, 2010 in Character, Family, Movies, Relationships
This past weekend my entire family went to see the new Selena Gomez movie Ramona and Beezus. We loved it! If you’re looking for a great family movie I can’t recommend this enough. While most of the advertising focused on two sisters, the entire film centers on five individuals who make up the heartwarming Quimby family. There are […]
Confessions Of A College Freshman
Brian Dodd on August 8, 2010 in Church Leadership, Family
Amanda Wing has captured the heart of my family. You see, Amanda is my niece.  I had not seen her for years but she has recently become a significant part of our lives. This week we are celebrating with her as she is moving to Dalton State College to begin her freshman year. Christian leaders understand this will be a pivotal time […]
44 Leadership Quotes From Tony Dungy
Brian Dodd on August 7, 2010 in Character, Family, Great Teams, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Tony Dungy is universally admired and respected for good reason. Very few men have the moral authority that he does. My favorite leadership book of all time 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 […]
I’ve Never Loved My Mom As Much As I Do Now
Brian Dodd on August 4, 2010 in Family, Relationships
My family is your classic American family in that we have our share of dysfunction. Who doesn’t?  My mom, though, has had a tough year. In March, she suffered some form of a diabetic seizure or stroke. After a month in intensive care she was moved to a rehabilitation center. After the insurance company deemed she was […]