The following are a list of thoughts from a Georgia boy who just spent four days in Northern California. I visited the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit at Bayside Church (www.baysideonline.com). Along with seeing my wife in her wedding dress and the birth of my daughter, it is the most amazing thing I have ever seen. […]
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The Greatest Enemy of Future Success is Past Success
Brian Dodd on May 1, 2010 in NFL Draft, Performance
In the 2009 NFL Draft, the following are the top 5 USC selections:Mark Sanchez – New York Jets, Round 1, No. 5 overallBrian Cushing -Houston Texans, Round 1, No. 15 overallClay Matthews – Green Bay Packers, Round 1, No. 26 overallRey Maualuga – Cincinnati Bengals, Round 2, No. 38 overallFili Moala – Indianapolis Colts, Round […]
Why You Choose Character Over Talent
Brian Dodd on April 27, 2010 in Character, NFL Draft
This past NFL draft will forever be known as the “Character Draft”. One of the on-going decisions leaders in sports and life make is do you take a person whose is a potential character-risk even though they have great talent? You want both but if you had to choose, would you choose talent and potential? […]
20 Thoughts at the Conclusion of the NFLÂ Draft
Brian Dodd on April 24, 2010 in NFL Draft
The following are 20 thoughts that I have at the conclusion of this year’s NFL Draft. GMs do not want to draft a QB for “the next guy”. As a result, if they don’t think the QB is ready at this moment, they will continually slide down in the draft. I am still stunned by […]
20 Thoughts On Day 1 Of The NFLÂ Draft
Brian Dodd on April 24, 2010 in NFL Draft
The following is a list of thoughts that I have after Day 1 of the NFL Draft.1. I love the multiple day approach. The extra excitement that is created from trade opportunities and the re-setting of draft boards is palpable. Also, I am looking for a number of veteran players to be traded today.2. The […]
Frontview Mirror
Brian Dodd on January 9, 2010 in Frontview Mirror
I am coming off what I think may well be the greatest holiday season of my life. Great times with my family. I work for a great company, go to a great church. Life is good! Thank you Lord! Heading into the weekend, here are some things I’m thinking: The Alabama Crimson Tide reminds us […]
20 Things I’m Thinking On Christmas Eve About Church and Sports
Brian Dodd on December 24, 2009 in Rearview Mirror
Today is a really fun post to write. This is a wonderful Christmas season for our family and we are preparing for a great couple of days. I am doing some reflective thinking today about the past year and decade and am just going to put down some random thoughts. I have a lot of […]
The Leadership Of Peyton Manning Part 8
Brian Dodd on December 20, 2009 in Increasing Capacity, Performance
After you have prepared, practiced self leadership, and helped raise the levels of those around you, it is time for the execution of your task or assignment. It is then that you must ask “The Confidence Question” in order to continue increasing your capacity and slump proof your leadership. “The Confidence Question” asks “Do I […]
The Leadership Of Peyton Manning Part 7
Brian Dodd on December 10, 2009 in Character, Increasing Capacity, Performance
We are all watching the Tiger Woods issues and the layers of damage done both professionally and to others by his decisions. Everyone has an opinion but I want to approach this issue from another perspective. It appears Tiger failed The Margin Question which asks “Do I Use My Marginal Time Wisely?” How you use […]
The Leadership Of Peyton Manning Part 6
Brian Dodd on December 2, 2009 in Increasing Capacity, Performance
“It is one of the true compensations of this life that a man cannot help another without also helping himself.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Emerson’s quote is my favorite because it communicates the truth that through the vehicle of serving others, our capacity actually increases. For my leadership to be its most effective I must […]
The Leadership Of Peyton Manning Part 5
Brian Dodd on November 28, 2009 in Increasing Capacity, Performance
Matthew 13:5-8 “Some (seed) fell on stony places…some fell among thorns…But others fell on good ground and yielded a crop.” Soil is important. For most things to grow in a healthy manner, it needs the proper environment. The 5th question leaders must deal with in increasing their capacity is the Environmental Questions which asks “Does […]
The Leadership Of Peyton Manning Part 4
Brian Dodd on November 24, 2009 in Increasing Capacity, Performance
Ecclesiastes 3:1 says “There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven” Of all the questions I deal with as a leader, this is the one that may give me the greatest challenge in increasing my capacity. The Timing Question asks “Do I Crockpot Or Microwave My […]