I want to thank everyone who took the time to read the posts I have been submitting the last month. New strategies have been implemented and we have had good response. Once again, thank you and feel free to join in on the leadership conversations. The following were my 5 most read posts during the month of May. In […]
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“I Love Working With You”
Brian Dodd on June 10, 2010 in Generosity, Great Teams
I was reading an article on www.espn.com yesterday about the emerging superstar Point Guard Rajon Rondo of the Boston Celtics. It was noted by reporter Peter May that during Rondo’s rookie season Head Coach Doc Rivers advised him, “you know your teammates hate playing with you?” Rondo responded well to the coaching and started 22 of the […]
The Power of an Apology
Brian Dodd on June 6, 2010 in Character, Generosity
Have you ever noticed how rarely you hear an adult person utter the words “I’m sorry”? Oftentimes even if you do hear an apology, it comes with an explanation and a “but” which negates its intent. As a result, I have come to the conclusion that it is the most difficult phrase to utter in the […]
The Leadership Of Peyton Manning Part 10
Brian Dodd on June 1, 2010 in Generosity, Increasing Capacity
Back in the late 90s, I attended a weekend men’s retreat at Camp Windshape (www.windshape.org) located on the campus of Berry College in Rome, GA. During a rock climbing exercise I quit about 80% of the way up and came back down. Here’s the thing, no one else knew I quit…but I did. That lit […]
Do You Suffer From Giver’s Remorse?
Brian Dodd on May 21, 2010 in Character, Generosity
Have you ever given a gift that was a stretch for you and afterwards thought “I’m feeling that one. I could have and maybe should have leveraged those resources somewhere else?” I’ve been there. I echo the words of King David when he said “I will not sacrifice to the Lord my God burnt offerings […]
What Parents Should Teach Their Oldest Child About Generosity
Brian Dodd on May 18, 2010 in Character, Family, Generosity
I am a 44 year old man who growing up was the oldest of five children. Through a series of events that requires its own post, I have become reunited with my youngest step-sister after twenty years. We were not estranged but due to the divorce of my dad and step-mom (her mom), we became […]
Getting Through Tough Times
Brian Dodd on May 15, 2010 in Generosity, Performance
There is a great article today on www.si.com discussing why Joe Girardi is a great fit for the New York Yankees. In essence, he can handle the pressure of the New York spotlight because he is unflappable, all business and has a calm demeanor. That got me to thinking… We all face high pressure situations […]