Can the Auburn Tigers defeat the Alabama Crimson Tide this year?  I think Alabama has the better team but Auburn has the best player.  Cam Newton currently quarterbacks the nation’s #1 team and will win the 2011 Heisman Trophy. The October 22nd edition of the USA Today had a brief feature on the Auburn quarterback. While the […]
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10 Practices Of Highly Undisciplined Leaders
Brian Dodd on October 20, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Great Teams, NBA, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Is there anything more frustrating than watching incredibly talent individuals waste opportunity because they are undisciplined? At the request of my friend Joe Sangl I have given a lot of thought today about undisciplined leaders. What makes someone undisciplined? Are there warning signs that leaders can see so maybe they can correct their behavior? What happens […]
15 Quotes and Action Steps You Can Take To Grow As A Leader
Brian Dodd on October 16, 2010 in Character, Family, Great Teams, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Are you happy with your growth as a leader? After reading this week’s edition of The Sporting News, I have uncovered 15 action steps you can take to accelerate your leadership growth. How Well Do You Prepare? “You’re not going to gain much strength during the season. But during the offseason, when you’re working four days a week, you’re […]
7 Leadership Quotes on LSU’s Les Miles With 16 Time Management Facts
Brian Dodd on October 12, 2010 in Great Teams, Increasing Capacity, Performance, Sports Leadership
How many times have you said “There is just not enough hours in a day” this week alone? If you’re like me, quite a bit. There has been much discussion recently about LSU head coach Les Miles and his ability to manage time well. The following are quotes about Les Miles from ESPN’s Gameday and additional facts about time […]
11 Ways To Go From Average To Exceptional
Brian Dodd on October 10, 2010 in Character, Great Teams, Performance, Sports Leadership
Do you feel average? Is your organization just treading water? On a personal level, do you feel like you are “stuck in the mud”? We have all been there. In the October 11th edition of The Sporting News, Stan McNeal takes a look at four MLB play-off teams who were not expected to be there – […]
6 Quotes About An Undefeated Leader, Alabama QB Greg McElroy
Brian Dodd on October 2, 2010 in Character, Great Teams, Performance, Sports Leadership
ESPN’s College Gameday just did a feature on Alabama Crimson Tide QB Greg McElroy. As many of you know, McElroy has not lost a game since the 8th grade when his team lost 8-6 to Cross Timbers Middle School. The following are some great leadership quotes I wanted to pass along to . “In trying […]
10 Signs You Are Not Handling Prosperity Well
Brian Dodd on October 2, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Great Teams, Increasing Capacity, Performance, Sports Leadership
Have you ever wondered why some people and teams perform at a high level for only a brief period of time? You watch them grow and develop until someone ultimately says those haunting words “Wait until next year.” “Next year” then comes and their performance returns to a level of mediocrity. Teams like the Cincinnati Bengals and the […]