Brian Dodd On Leadership

“I’ve been second my whole life.  I was the second best player in high school.  I was the second pick in the draft.  I’ve been second in the MVP voting three times.  I came in second in the Finals.  I’m tired of being second.  I’m not going to settle for that.  I’m done with it.” [...]

Earlier today I attended the Chick-Fil-A Leadercast along with the entire Rocket Company team. The following is a series of posts from the leadership learnings from the day. This afternoon’s session included Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski, the winningest coach in college basketball history.  Coach K gave some incredible insights into building a team by recounting his experience as the [...]

Few things are as wonderful as serving under highly successful leadership.  Highly successful leaders create environments where people can soar and reach their full potential. The opposite is true as well.  No matter how good your products or services may be, leadership will always be the lid that keeps your organization from going to the [...]

Are there times when the fact you are doing a great job does not matter?  Are there times when the performance of the team you lead has dramatically increased but yet you still lose our job?  Are there times when improved metrics matter little when evaluating your leadership?  The sobering answer is Yes. The Oakland [...]

Leaders never confuse activity with accomplishment.  They deeply desire to make a difference with their lives.  They want to capture new territory.  Leaders want to find solutions, improve the quality of life for others, and advance mission and vision.  They want to be not only successful but highly successful. Few leaders are as highly successful [...]