Leaders understand the power of language. As a result, they love quotes. Quotes allow leaders to properly frame what they feel intuitively and then provide effective messaging elements as they cast vision and lead their teams. To provide leaders with quality resources, the following are some great leadership quotes I have acquired over the last couple of […]
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3 People To Know When No One Else Believes In You
Brian Dodd on January 15, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Performance, Sports Leadership
Have you ever had a desire to do something great with your life and discovered no one else would give you an opportunity? You discovered that those in your life did not think much of your skills and abilities. If so, you are in very good company. The three  most dominant players in college football this year were […]
15 Leadership Lessons From The Billy Graham Library
Brian Dodd on January 13, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships
This is a post I feel completely inadequate to write. Billy Graham is one of the most influential and impactful Christians who has ever lived. So much has been written about this great man and his life that I don’t exactly know what I could add. However, today I had the privilege of touring The […]
10 Lessons Learned From Driving My Car Into A Ditch During An Ice Storm
Brian Dodd on January 12, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Momentum, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Today I hit a patch of heavy ice and drove my car into a ditch. My trip was going just fine as I came upon a slight incline. My plan was to go between 20-30 mph and the momentum would carry me right over the hill. However, the car in front of me was far more “cautious” and […]
17 Pre-Game Leadership Quotes From Gene Chizik, Chip Kelly, Urban Meyer, and Nick Saban
Brian Dodd on January 10, 2011 in Great Teams, Performance, Sports Leadership
Tonight is the BCS Championship game between the Auburn Tigers and Oregon Ducks. The following are some great leadership quotes that came from today’s SportsCenter coverage. “The #1 thing is you’re here for a reason. Go play the game.” – Former Florida Gator head coach Urban Meyer “I’ve never been around a great player or team […]
Why Men Cheat
Brian Dodd on January 10, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Infidelity is generally a death sentence to any relationship and leadership influence a man may have. With the stakes so high, one must wonder why someone would risk everything for momentary pleasure. Recently, Josh Reich, Lead Pastor of Revolution Church in Tucson, AZ, brought to my attention a Gallup study put out by Men’s Health magazine. The article gave their 4 reasons for […]
7 Tips To Conquering Life’s Greatest Challenges
Brian Dodd on January 8, 2011 in Church Leadership, Great Teams, Increasing Capacity, Performance, Sports Leadership
Is there something in your life you just can’t seem to conquer? It’s been my experience that we all do. Recently, the Stanford Cardinals womens basketball team ended the UConn Huskies record 90-game winning streak. UConn appeared to be unbeatable so how did Stanford do it? Is there anything we can learn from their victory that we can […]
24 Leadership Quotes From President George Bush On Hannity
Brian Dodd on January 5, 2011 in Character, Relationships
When discussing Apex Leaders, you don’t get much more Apex than the leader of the free world. Recently, former President George W. Bush appeared on a special edition of Hannity to discuss his new book Decision Points. Here are his comments: “I signed 2400 books (at a recent Dallas signing) and I couldn’t thank people […]
7 Tips To An Effective Parent-Teacher Conference
Brian Dodd on January 4, 2011 in Family, Generosity, Increasing Capacity, Relationships
 “We’re going to be meeting with your teacher” can be the scariest eight words in child’s life. This past week it was time for a conference with her History teacher, Mr. Hanenburg. Here’s a little background on Mr. Hanenburg after watching him for a couple of years. He’s about my age and seems like a nice man. As a 5th grader, […]
Leadership Lessons From Tom Brady: 8 Qualities To Look For In Those Closest To You
Brian Dodd on January 3, 2011 in Church Leadership, Great Teams, Sports Leadership
The New England Patriots led by head coach Bill Belichick and QB Tom Brady are the odds on favorite to win this year’s Super Bowl. After the mid-season trade of star WR Randy Moss many, including myself, thought the offense would falter. However, because of Brady’s leadership and how he utilized his remaining pieces, the […]
5 Lessons About Apex Leadership I Learned From Chris Tomlin
Brian Dodd on January 2, 2011 in Church Leadership, Increasing Capacity, Performance, Sports Leadership
What is “Apex Leadership”?  Apex Leadership are the leadership practices, principles, and thought processes of those who are the best at what they do.  I am fascinated by Apex Leaders. My family recently began attending Passion City Church in Atlanta on Sunday evenings. PCC’s worship leader Chris Tomlin is the top male vocalist in Christian music currently. He’s the best.  I […]
10 Most Popular Leadership Posts Of 2010
Brian Dodd on December 29, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Great Teams, LeBron James, Most Read, Movies, NBA, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
 2010 was a great first year for this website. I am honored that you take the time to visit and trust the information has added value to you. The following are the Top 10 Most Read posts of 2010 with some additional comments on trends that flow from this information. 20 Leadership Quotes from Gordon Gekko and Wall […]