In November 2009 I wrote two posts on Why Good Teams Go Bad (http://briandoddonleadership.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/why-good-teams-go-bad-part-1/) which was a study of NFL (www.nfl.com) teams that were 13-3 or better one year and experienced a losing record the next. What was interesting was that three of those teams had losing records prior to the one great year. In other words – a bad season, then a great […]
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5 Things I Think About The NBA Playoffs &Â Leadership
Brian Dodd on May 29, 2010 in Great Teams, NBA, Performance, Sports Leadership
As we head into the NBA Finals on Thursday, I can’t wait for this series. There are so many historically compelling story lines. I love the emotional intensity in which the Celtics play with and how that will contrast against the skillful poetry of the Lakers triangle offense. As we approach the conclusion of these playoffs, […]
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 […]
Adding Leaders: Insights from the 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Draft
Brian Dodd on May 10, 2010 in NFL Draft, Performance, Sports Leadership
On Monday, April 26th in Peter King’s great column Monday Morning QB (http://rss.cnn.com/rss/si_peter_king.rss) he noted that five of the seven Kansas City Chief 2010 draft picks were captains of the college teams. They were: Eric Berry of the Tennessee Volunteers who was also the best defensive player in the draft not named Suh. Dexter McCluster […]
Everyone Has Tape On You and Other Leadership Lessons from Adalius Thomas
Brian Dodd on May 8, 2010 in Church Leadership, Performance
Recently I read on http://www.profootballtalk..com/ that the two-time Pro Bowl selection and current free agent Adalius Thomas was having difficulty locating a new team after being cut by the New England Patriots. The reason we are told for this is that every NFL (http://www.nfl.com/) team has tape on him from last year and are not […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Leadership Of Peyton Manning Part 3
Brian Dodd on November 21, 2009 in Increasing Capacity, Performance
As you grow in your leadership, you begin by putting yourself in an environment you love. Then, you realize and acknowledge that you must get better. The next question you must deal with is The Information Question which asks “Am I A Continual Learner?” Qadry Ismael recounts the story of a team charter flight to […]