This morning on Atlanta’s 790 The Zone, Chris Domino and Nick Cellini interviewed Denver Broncos QB Tim Tebow. Tebow discussed a wide range of topics including Urban Meyer, the revenge game against the Georgia Bulldogs, the NFL Draft, and his work with children. The following are the leadership quotes from this sports icon. “You’ve made us more proud than if you […]
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15 Good Friday Leadership Lessons
Brian Dodd on April 22, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Generosity, Relationships
There are times when you write a post about a subject that you are completely inadequate to address. Discussing the implications of Good Friday and the price Jesus paid for our sins is one of those times. Frankly, all the books ever written (Bible excluded) collectively only scratch the meaning of the crucifixion. In that light, […]
The Top 10 Leadership Mistakes
Brian Dodd on April 21, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Sports Leadership
I have been actively involved in and studying the subject of leadership for 25 years. Whether it is a church, school, business, non-profit, sports team, or your local home owners association, I have identified trends that cross all disciplines. The following are the Top 10 mistakes I have witnessed leaders consistently make. Lack Of Character – The hardest […]
Pastors, Husbands, And Church Leaders – 4 Things Needed To Finish Well
Brian Dodd on April 20, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Rory McIlroy led the Masters golf tournament by four strokes heading into the final round. However, things fell apart for him on the back 9 and he finished in 15th place shooting a final round 80. “Being in the lead and winning is not the same thing,” he said.  As a middle-aged man who just celebrated his 20th wedding anniversary […]
11 Leadership Principles Heading Into The NFL Draft
Brian Dodd on April 19, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Great Teams, NFL Draft, Sports Leadership
I LOVE the NFL Draft. Forget the Masters and March Madness, the NFL Draft is the best, most compelling multi-day sports event on television. Peter King, the great Sports Illustrated writer, has been providing draft news and insights leading up to next week’s event.  I think there are some great leadership insights we can take from King’s […]
The Most Generous Leader I Know
Brian Dodd on April 17, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity
Recently my family vacationed in Amish country, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. While there, I had the opportunity to learn about the most generous leader I have ever heard of. Ironically, we have all benefited and enjoyed the work and vision of this man. His name is Milton Snavely Hershey, founder of Hershey Chocolate. Here are some […]
Offering Hope And 5,000 Salads To A Community In Need
Brian Dodd on April 16, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity
Today, 20 churches from various denominations in the city of Roswell, GA came together to address the needs of the hurting and under-resourced in our city in an event called Roswell Day of Hope. Roswell Day of Hope, a ministry of “Hope Roswell,” is a nonprofit organization, made up of local churches, nonprofits, businesses, health agencies, Roswell […]
The Most Important Ingredient In Regaining Lost Momentum
Brian Dodd on April 16, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Increasing Capacity, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Have you ever had a really bad day? A bad week? A bad month? Even a bad year? There was once a time when I was having one misfortune after another in every area of my life. It seemed like my personal losing streak would go on forever. The tipping point came one morning at a local QT gas station.  As […]
18 Leadership Quotes On Identifying Talent From ESPN’s Special On Tom Brady – The Brady 6
Brian Dodd on April 15, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Great Teams, Performance, Sports Leadership
Chad Pennington, Giovanni Carmazzi, Chris Redman, Tee Martin, Mark Bulger and Spergon Wynn. These were the six quarterbacks drafted ahead of Tom Brady in the 2000 NFL Draft. It is often difficult to know how to look for talent. Let’s not congratulate the New England Patriots. They didn’t know how good Brady was either as they waited until the […]
10 Results Of The Leader’s Greatest Sin
Brian Dodd on April 13, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Relationships
The Bible tells us that the wages of sin is death. For leaders, a sin exists that can literally kill our influence. That sin is…pride. I’m not talking about a healthy self-image. Leaders must possess that to make hard decisions, believe in their vision, motivate people, and take new ground. No, I’m talking about arrogance, egotism, high-mindedness, conceit, […]
A Message For Those Who Feel Hopeless Or Have Had Their Joy Stolen
Brian Dodd on April 12, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships
Has someone ever robbed you of hope and your dignity? Did you grow up in such a dysfunctional home that it has become difficult for you to love anyone as an adult? Do you just feel dead inside? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, please listen to story of 25 year old […]
10 Leadership Quotes And Principles From Soul Surfer
Brian Dodd on April 9, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Normal is overrated. That is the main principle I took from the inspiring true story of Bethany Hamilton, played by AnnaSophia Robb, in the movie Soul Surfer. Hamilton was a teenage surfing champion who lost her left arm in a shark attack but worked her way back to champion status once again. It is a great movie that I […]