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 […]
Frontview Mirror – Patience In Sports
Brian Dodd on November 21, 2009 in Frontview Mirror
As we head into the weekend, I am thinking a lot about patience in sports. The Atlanta Hawks at 10-2 have the NBA’s best record. What impresses me about the Hawks as how they have given their team to mature and develop. They have stuck with Josh Smith, Mike Bibby, Marvin Williams, and Head Coach […]