We just finished the afternoon session with Tara Russell and Dave Ramsey. Tara is the CEO and Founder of Create Common Good, a social and entrepreneurial venture that provides training and employment to refugees and others in need. Dave, of course, is an author, radio personality, and creator of Financial Peace University. The focus on their sessions […]
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38 Leadership Quotes From J.D. Greear – Live Notes From The RightNow Conference
Brian Dodd on November 8, 2012 in Church Leadership
This morning begins the 2nd day of the RightNow Conference. J.D. Greear, Senior Pastor of The Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham, opened with an incredible session on creating a Sending Culture, specifically unleashing Christians and business leaders to be on mission through their jobs. The following are his thoughts and insights that all leaders and business leaders can […]
44 Leadership Quotes From Jen Hatmaker and Todd Wagner – Live Notes From The RightNow Conference
Brian Dodd on November 7, 2012 in Church Leadership
Once again, I want to thank Injoy Stewardship Solutions and Scott Williams for giving me the privilege of guest blogging at this year’s RightNow Conference. What an incredible event! Jen Hatmaker, well-known conference speaker, blogger, and author, along with Todd Wagner, Senior Pastor of host site Watermark Community Church, just completed the 2nd session. Jen, in particular, brought one of the […]
26 Leadership Quotes From Tim Ross And Matt Carter – Live Notes From The RightNow Conference
Brian Dodd on November 7, 2012 in Church Leadership
Thanks to Scott Williams and Injoy Stewardship Solutions, I will be doing live blogging from the RightNow Conference in Dallas, TX. Tim Ross, Associate Pastor at Gateway Church, and Matt Carter, Pastor of Preaching and Vision at Austin Stone Church, challenged and inspired the 3,000 pastors and church leaders in attendance on suffering and being a gospel-centered church. […]
6 Qualities Of A Great Motivational Speech
Brian Dodd on November 7, 2012 in Sports Leadership
This past Sunday, Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano delivered the greatest motivational speech I have ever heard. Pagano’s post-game speech is provided for you above. Earlier this year, Pagano was named head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. Unfortunately, he was later diagnosed in September with leukemia and is currently on a leave of absence fighting that dreadful illness. This […]
13 Books Every Christian Leader Should Read In 2013
Brian Dodd on November 4, 2012 in Church Leadership
The Christmas shopping season is soon to be upon is. In an effort to help you find the best gifts for the Christian leaders in your life, the following are 13 Books Every Christian Leader Should Read In 2013. I have provided you with easy links to find out more about each product and make ordering very […]
4 Truths About Godly Male Leadership
Brian Dodd on November 3, 2012 in Church Leadership, Family
Earlier today, James MacDonald, Senior Pastor of the Harvest Bible Chapel and author of the new book Vertical Church, came to Fellowship Bible Church and taught a group of over 300 men what Godly male leadership looks like. James pastors a church of over 14,000 in weekly attendance and is one of America’s great communicators. Vertical leadership is about […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of October 29th
Brian Dodd on November 2, 2012 in Church Leadership
The following are the Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of October 29th. The insights contained below will help you as a leader. Make sure you check them out. Why Some Teams Win And Most Lose by Paul Alexander The Power of Reading Books by Dan Black 4 Ways to Spot Your Church’s […]
10 Things Great Leaders Love
Brian Dodd on October 31, 2012 in Most Read
At the end of each month I always go back and see what my most popular posts were during that time. I search for trends and deeper meanings. What does the Top 10 tell us about leaders? What are their needs? What are they thinking? How can I serve them better moving forward? With that as a backdrop, […]
How To Keep Leaders From Micro-Managing
Brian Dodd on October 30, 2012 in Church Leadership
Recently I wrote a post entitled 17 Lessons On Leading During Times Of Chaos. We live in chaotic times. This post gives us 17 lessons from some of today’s most successful leaders on how to effectively lead when situations are uncertain or change at a pace no one can keep up with. One of the leaders profiled was […]
33 Leadership Quotes From Joseph Sangl’s New Book Oxen
Brian Dodd on October 29, 2012 in Church Leadership
“Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox comes an abundant havest.” – Proverbs 14:4 Pastors desperately need resources they can use to invest in the business and financial leaders in their church. That resource has arrived. Oxen, available on October 30th, is the latest book from I Was Broke. […]
17 Lessons On Leading During Times Of Chaos
Brian Dodd on October 29, 2012 in Church Leadership
These are chaotic times. Whether it is government unrest, economic uncertainty, severe dysfunction in families, or something potentially positive like high velocity changes in technology, leaders are being called upon to provide stability while simultaneously advancing mission and vision. In this month’s edition of Fast Company magazine, Robert Safian takes a look at some of today’s most successful […]