I am currently reading ESPN‘s Sal Paolantonio’s book How Football Explains America. If you’re looking for a book that gives context to the history and formation of the modern NFL, it is a quality resource. One of the book’s most interesting sections is the recap of the career of Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr. Here […]
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30 Things I Never Get Used To
Brian Dodd on July 25, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Relationships
Today my air conditioner went out. It will be repaired in a couple of days so it could be worse. However, it reminded me that even though I’ve lived in Georgia for over 40 years, I have never gotten used to the heat and humidity during our summer months. As leaders, I know there are things we should never be […]
7 Leadership Lessons From A NFL Executive
Brian Dodd on July 24, 2010 in Sports Leadership
In the July 23rd edition of the USA Today, there is a great article on former head coach and current Cleveland Browns team president Mike Holmgren. Holmgren is a great leader with a superlative resume. The following is a list of his accomplishments: 170-111 overall record in 17 years of coaching. 15 times finished first or second in his division. […]
LeBron’s Supporting Cast: How To Build Around A Star
Brian Dodd on July 23, 2010 in Character, Great Teams, LeBron James, NBA, Sports Leadership
Miami Heat team president Pat Riley has already earned the 2010-11 NBA Executive Of The Year for signing the LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh. However, he is showing equal genius in placing the complimentary parts around them with minimal resources available. The following are his moves: Drafting 6-10 Dexter Pittman out of Texas, 6-9 Jarvis […]
10 Things I Love About Leadership
Brian Dodd on July 21, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Relationships
Some posts you write are simply reflective and cathartic. This will be one of those as I am currently in that state of mind. Leadership is a wonderful thing. It definitely has some perks which often makes its price worth paying. The following are just some of the reasons why I love leaders and leadership: Leadership gives organizations and people vision. […]
How Pat Riley Got LeBron James
Brian Dodd on July 20, 2010 in Great Teams, LeBron James, NBA, Sports Leadership
On Thursday July 8th LeBron James made his now infamous “decision” to join the Miami Heat live on ESPN. For a recap of that evening, click here. While it is widely believed that James, Chris Bosh, and Dwyane Wade conspired and collectively formed the Miami New World Order, a recent article by Ian Thomsen of Sports Illustrated […]