http://youtu.be/kI1bKm22Up0
In just its fourth full-year of existence, Brian Dodd On Leadership has become one of the most popular Christian leadership blogs on the web. This is only possible because of the generosity of this site’s readers who take their valuable time to regularly visit and then forward the content along to others. I can’t say “THANK YOU” loudly and often enough.
The site’s popularity also led to the release of my first book The 10 Indispensable Practices Of The 2-Minute Leader. You can purchase your copy by clicking here. Bulk rates which include FREE study guides and shipping are available for churches and organizations wishing to launch small group leadership studies.
It is truly a privilege to be part of such a growing community of leaders. I look forward to continue serving you in 2014. Now, the following are The Top 10 Most Read Posts Of 2013 as determined by you the readers.
1. 10 Posts Expressing Love, Support, and Prayers For Rick Warren And His Family – The outpouring of support for this iconic Christian leader and his family was overwhelming and was my top read post of 2013.
2. The Top 30 Christian Leaders You Need To Follow On Twitter In 2013 Part 1 – As you will see with this, the 4th and 5th most read posts of 2013, few things are as popular as promoting the incredible work being done by other great Christian leaders. Make sure you check out 2014’s list to be posted on Sunday, January 5th.
3. Pastors And Suicide – This post flowed from the anger I had over a pastoral friend of mine committing suicide earlier this year. Such a tragedy.
4. The Top 25 Blogs Christian Leaders Need To Be Reading In 2013 – Make sure you check out this year’s list which will be posted the afternoon of December 31st.
5. The Top 30 Christian Leaders You Need To Follow On Twitter Part 2 – I am so glad I took Scott Williams’s advice when he told me I should do a mid-year Part 2 of the Twitter list. It proved to be the 5th most read post of 2013.
6. New FREE eBook 649 Leadership Quotes: Timeless Truths From The 2013 Passion, Exponential, Orange, Chick-Fil-A Leadercast Conferences – This is the 2nd consecutive year a free eBook made the Top 10. I trust everyone benefitted from this incredible resource.
7. 21 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Iron Man 3 – Movies are consistent members of the annual Top 10 list and this year was no different. The 3rd installment of the Marvel and Robert Downey Jr. franchise finished in the 7th spot. Saving Mr. Banks (#11), Captain Phillips (#13 – not a bad fall for Tom Hanks), and Thor: The Dark Wold (#15) all finished in the Top 15 as well.
8. 25 Quotes And Lessons From Louie Giglio At Passion 2013 – Leadership learnings from the annual Passion Conference are also frequent visitors to the annual Top 10. I’m looking forward to what comes out of Passion 2014 in Atlanta (Jan 17-18) and Houston (Feb 14-15).
9. There Are Man Eating Sharks In Every Ocean But The Leader Swims Anyway – The Allstate ad shown above was the best piece of advertising I saw in 2013. It also inspired the 9th most popular blog of the year as well. This is the most inspirational post on this list and was a joy to write. I’m thrilled it was so well received.
10. 10 Leadership Lessons From Ray Lewis “No Weapon” Postgame Speech – This is Ray Lewis’s 2nd visit to the annual Top 10. 92% of this post’s readership took place in January and February. Therefore, Lewis has proven to be a much more popular player in terms of web traffic than as an analyst. The leadership lesson here is leaders who are doing leadership rather than just talking about it have greater influence.
That is my Top 10 for 2013. What are some leadership issues you would like to see addressed in 2014? I will do my very best to address those areas for you.
Subscribe here so future posts can be sent directly to your Inbox. As a gift for doing so, I will also send you a FREE copy of my sixth most read post, the eBook 649 Leadership Quotes: Timeless Truths From The 2013 Passion, Exponential, Orange, Chick-Fil-A Leadercast Conferences.
Also, I want to help you get better as a leader in 2014. Therefore, one of the best things you is purchase my book 10 Indispensable Practices Of The 2-Minute Leader. With compelling simplicity this unique book examines 10 of those practices—each centered on a key word, a key statement and a key application. Special introductory pricing for bulk orders exists for individual and small group studies.