Leaders face a constant struggle of prioritizing activity over accomplishment. There are moments in the life of every church, business, sports team, and non-profit which matter more than others. These are the defining times when investments, critical decisions, advancements, and personnel decisions are made. It is during these crucial times that leadership must rise to […]
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9 Reasons Good Teams Suddenly Perform Badly
Brian Dodd on August 13, 2013 in Great Teams
Why do good teams go bad? The toughest conversations leaders sometimes must have is determining why their good team’s goals and objectives are now going unmet and how to reverse negative momentum. These organizations have pride and once accomplished great things. But no longer. In today’s USA Today, writer Ted Berg looks at four major […]
8 Practices Of Highly Effective Leaders Of Previously Bad Teams
Brian Dodd on June 8, 2013 in Sports Leadership
“We try to almost make our guys feel indestructible.” – Terry Francona Have you ever inherited an under-achieving team and was expected to reverse negative momentum and have them perform at much higher levels? If so, did you have a plan or was your strategy “let’s fire everyone and start all over”? Led by new […]
11 Quotes On Leadership And Faith From Mariano Rivera’s Retirement Announcement
Brian Dodd on March 9, 2013 in Sports Leadership
http://youtu.be/Rox_Tw-E1zo Today New York Yankees legendary relief pitcher Mariano Rivera officially announced his retirement from the game of baseball. An argument can be made that Rivera played his position better than any other player has ever played their position in baseball’s history. The following are 11 quotes on leadership and faith from a man who […]
9 Leadership Quotes On Leaving A Legacy By Atlanta Braves Chipper Jones
Brian Dodd on September 18, 2012 in Sports Leadership
Living in the Atlanta area, I am privileged to witness first-hand the final weeks of the career of Atlanta Braves future Hall of Famer Chipper Jones. Jones, who was profiled in today’s USA Today, has been the face of our franchise for two decades. What was intended as a celebratory article led me to do some sobering self-examination.  Jones’s ability as an athlete […]
10 Practices Of Highly Ineffective Leaders
Brian Dodd on September 17, 2012 in Church Leadership, Great Teams, Sports Leadership
Have you ever worked for a highly ineffective leader? I have and most likely so have you. What was always interesting to me is that many of these leaders had no one who could be completely honest with them. The result was a continual conversation about “the king who has no clothes.” In the September 10th […]
4 Things Pastors And Leaders Must Adapt To…Or Die
Brian Dodd on June 13, 2012 in Church Leadership, Great Teams, Sports Leadership
Does your church have declining attendance and financial giving? Are you doing everything you can as a leader but nothing seems to be working? Are you frustrated and beginning to question yourself? Worse than anything, is your faith being tested? Are you praying about your future? If this describes you then maybe you can learn […]