Last night I had the privilege of watching Drew Brees break Dan Marino’s 27-year-old record for most passing yards in a season. Brees is a master of his craft and a true artist. But it wasn’t always like this and he had many doubters along the way. As I watched the celebration of his accomplishments […]
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My Favorite 25 Leadership Posts Of 2011
Brian Dodd on December 22, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Increasing Capacity, Momentum, Movies, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
This past year I published 346 separate blog posts.  With that amount of material produced, it is sometimes hard to identify your personal favorites. However, after much thought, the following is the list of My Favorite 25 Leadership Posts Of 2011. If you missed these in their initial run, I trust you will enjoy them the 2nd time around. Is […]
A Thanksgiving Gift To All Leaders: 18 Leadership Quotes
Brian Dodd on November 19, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Great Teams, Increasing Capacity, NFL Draft, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
All leaders love quotes. Quotes inspire and challenge us while providing language that serves our teams better. The following are some of the best insights from the past couple of months: Sporting News – September 26th Composure – “I think the biggest thing is his (Aaron Rodgers) composure.” – Donald Driver Execution – “His (Clay Matthews) ability […]
25 Leadership Quotes From Seth Godin’s Book Linchpin Part 1
Brian Dodd on November 6, 2011 in Generosity, Great Teams, Increasing Capacity, Performance
I will soon be finishing Seth Godin’s masterpiece Linchpin. This is a book that teaches a person how to become indispensible to their organization. In an ever-changing world, I cannot recommend this enough to anyone involved in leadership. It is changing how I view not only leadership, but also myself. I will probably dedicate several […]
21 Inspirational Leadership Quotes From People Who Are The Best At What They Do
Brian Dodd on October 19, 2011 in Character, Great Teams, Increasing Capacity, Performance, Sports Leadership
The following is what I call a “Quote Flush”. Quote Flushes are when I provide a series of great leadership quotes from magazines that I’m cleaning out. Enjoy these incredible insights from people who are the best at what they do! Sporting News September 12th Skill – “He plays the game at pace. When he finds open space, he goes. […]
Let Me Introduce You To One Of The Best Leaders You Have Never Heard Of
Brian Dodd on October 17, 2011 in Increasing Capacity
Recently I had the distinct pleasure of dining at a restaurant in Orangeburg, SC called FATZ. If you are unfamiliar with FATZ, it would be in the same class with Ruby Tuesday’s, TJ Applebee’s, Friday’s, and Chili’s. What made the experience distinctive was not necessarily the food, which was good, but a young man named Anthony […]
12 Practices Of Apex Leaders Who Are The Very Best At What They Do
Brian Dodd on September 15, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Great Teams, Increasing Capacity, Performance, Sports Leadership
Apex leaders are the very best at what they do. The following are a series of quotes and principles obtained in recent publications that give us insights into why top performers are at the top of their profession. September 19th Sports Illustrated What we learn from Justin Verlander, baseball’s best pitcher: Evaluated Experience - “It’s hard for me to put a finger […]
17 Leadership Quotes From A Conference Call Between John Maxwell And Microsoft COO Kevin Turner
Brian Dodd on July 28, 2011 in Character, Increasing Capacity, Performance, Relationships
Tonight I had the privilege of listening to a conference call between my former boss, the legendary John Maxwell and Microsoft COO Kevin Turner. As you know Microsoft is a global organization with over 43,000 employees with $62B in 2010 revenue. Enjoy these key learnings from Kevin: “The beautiful about being in the technology field….is […]
The Most Important Thing A Leader Can Give To Others
Brian Dodd on July 15, 2011 in Church Leadership, Family, Increasing Capacity, Relationships
AnxietyMatters.com states 13% of the population suffer from an anxiety disorder at any given time.  People have a difficult time sleeping at night. They toss and turn worrying about their jobs, homes, marriages, economy, aging parents, the future, their eternities, etc… We live in a frightened world. When I walk down the street or through an airport, I would estimate over 90% […]
12 Minutes A Day That Can Change A Leader’s Life
Brian Dodd on July 9, 2011 in Increasing Capacity, Performance
Are you searching for the missing link or silver bullet that could unlock the creativity or new ideas that could take your organization to higher levels? Ron Alexander, author of Wise Mind, Open Mind, may have found the answer. Alexander has a therapy and coaching practice that works with creative clients such as Disney. He asks […]
Why These People Are The Best At What They Do
Brian Dodd on June 29, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Great Teams, Increasing Capacity, NBA, Performance, Sports Leadership
I love Apex Leaders, those who are the best at what they do. The following are 2011 championship performers in various areas of the sports world. Their insights are applicable to anyone wanting to lead a great organization: June 27th Sports Illustrated People Skills – Nick Faldo says of U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy, “(He […]
23 Quotes That Pastors And Church Leaders Need To Hear From The World’s Most Creative People Part 2
Brian Dodd on June 24, 2011 in Church Leadership, Great Teams, Increasing Capacity, Performance, Sports Leadership
Yesterday I wrote 20 Quotes That Pastors And Church Leaders Need To Hear From The World’s Most Creative People Part 1. To read those quotes from Fast Company magazine’s Top 100 Most Creative People In Business click here. The following are additional insights for you to think about incorporating into your ministry plans: Relevancy – “I’ve submerged myself in […]