March 2025: The Most-Read Month in 15+ Years – Thank You, Leaders!

Leaders, I am absolutely blown away!!!  March 2025 has officially become the most-read month in the 15+ year history of this site.  And that’s because of YOU!!!  You showed up, read, learned, and most importantly, passed this leadership content along to those in your sphere of influence.  For that, I cannot thank you enough.

The mission of this site has always been to equip and encourage leaders like you to grow, succeed, and make a lasting impact.  To see this leadership community continue to expand and engage at unprecedented levels is humbling and deeply gratifying.  So again — thank you!!

With that in mind, let’s celebrate the Top 10 Most Read Leadership Posts of March 2025. These articles resonated the most, sparked conversations, and provided practical insights to help you become the leader you were meant to be.  If you missed them the first time around, click the links to catch up!  They will make you a better leader.

The Top 10 Most Read Leadership Posts of March 2025:

  1. 3 Critical Leadership Differences between Good vs. Great Assistant Coaches – Being a great assistant head coach is not just about executing a game plan — it is about thinking like a leader before you have the title.
  2. 7 Leadership Lessons from the FDNY’s 70-Story Window Washer Rescue – Crisis leadership is about preparation, teamwork, and staying calm under extreme pressure — just like the FDNY demonstrated in this jaw-dropping rescue.
  3. 4 Lessons on Leadership Pain: Lessons from the Amazon’s Lightning-Struck Almendro Trees – Pain in leadership, like a lightning-struck tree, can either destroy or strengthen you — resilience, adaptation, and growth are the key takeaways.
  4. All Preparation is NOT the Same & 9 More Most Read Leadership Posts of February ’25 – The way you prepare determines the way you perform; make sure you are preparing with purpose, not just going through the motions.
  5. The Importance of Inspiration and 6 More Lessons which will make YOU a Better Leader – Inspiration isn’t just a nice add-on to leadership; it is the fuel that drives people to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential.
  6. 3 Lessons on the Often Hidden & Rarely Discussed Secret to Leadership Greatness – The greatest leaders share a common but rarely talked-about trait: an uncanny ability to develop great listening skills.
  7. 4 Things Only the Greatest Leaders Know About Navigating Threats and Uncertainty – Uncertainty is the proving ground of leadership, and those who keep your eyes and ears on the external world, push decision-making to the edges, reward initiative over compliance, and most importantly, lead themselves with discipline and composure.
  8. A New Definition of Servant Leadership (& 5 Ways to Ensure it Happens) – This definition shifts the focus of servant leadership from simply serving others to empowering an organization to function effectively even in the leader’s absence.
  9. 5 Strategies for Rebuilding Trust in Church Staff: A Case Study in Church Reputation Repair from Hillsong SF’s Breakaway – In this sponsored post from Chemistry Staffing, we learn trust can be rebuilt, but it takes transparency, accountability, and an unwavering commitment to integrity.
  10. The Tesla Foam Wall Experiment: 5 Leadership Lessons on Innovation, Problem-Solving, and Storytelling – Great leaders don’t just solve problems; they innovate and craft compelling narratives that inspire belief in the future.

Leaders, keep growing. Keep learning. Keep making an impact. Thank you again for being part of this journey. Here’s to an even greater April!

March’s Brand New FREE Resource

9 Results of Trust being Lost in Leaders Checklist

Trust is the bedrock of every successful relationship.  It takes years to build but can be shattered in a single moment. That’s why consistent diligence is essential for leaders who want to maintain lasting influence.

In a powerful recent case study, I examine how one decision by a leader at a billion-dollar organization triggered a loss of trust—impacting the entire company.  To help you avoid the same pitfalls, I have created a practical checklist of warning signs that could signal cracks in your leadership foundation.

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Brian Dodd

Brian Dodd is the author and content coordinator for Brian Dodd On Leadership. In addition to overseeing this site's content, Brian is Director of New Ministry Partnerships for INJOY Stewardship Solutions where he helps churches develop cultures of generosity. Brian has also authored the critically-acclaimed book The 10 Indispensable Practices Of The 2-Minute Leader.