The Miami Heat are the Eastern Conference champions and the odds-on favorite to become NBA champions. The following is a chronological look at leadership quotes from members of the team throughout their play-off journey. For anyone looking to build a championship culture, these insights are invaluable. April 11th Sporting News Unselfishness – “For me, just finding […]
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The Type Of Leader Needed To Turn A Department Or Organization Around
Brian Dodd on May 20, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Great Teams, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doug Collins is one of my favorite leaders in sports. In the April 11th edition of Sports Illustrated, Michael Rosenberg profiled this quality man and leader. Collins knows how to turn a team around. Here is his track record for his initial season at each of his coaching stops: The 1987 Chicago […]
20 Leadership Lessons On Building A Dream Team: A Case Study Of LeBron James And The Miami Heat
Brian Dodd on May 11, 2011 in Church Leadership, Great Teams, LeBron James, NBA, Performance, Sports Leadership
Pastors, do you want to hire that great music leader or staff member? Business leader, do you want to acquire that amazingly talented person who works for the competition? Coaches, do you want to build a Dream Team like the Miami Heat? All leaders lay in bed at night and dream about what could be […]
4 Ways To Effectively Coach People
Brian Dodd on April 24, 2011 in Great Teams, Performance, Sports Leadership
In the March 28th edition of The Sporting News, Pitt Panther head coach Jamie Dixon was named the 2010-2011 NCAA men’s basketball Coach of the Year.  Dixon’s primary area of focus is player development. Gary McGhee, the team’s center, is interviewed in the article and discussed the elements of his growth as player under Dixon: Continual Improvement – […]
16 Of The Best Leadership Quotes From March
Brian Dodd on March 26, 2011 in Great Teams, NBA, NFL Draft, Performance, Sports Leadership
Leaders love quotes. Quotes simply capture what we are thinking and feelings and puts into words. The following are some of my favorite quotes from the last month. “Stupid loses more games than smart wins.” – ESPN’s Bob Knight “I need to put on my glasses so I can talk to God.” – My wife right […]
24 Quotes And Characteristics Of A Leadership Killer
Brian Dodd on March 19, 2011 in Great Teams, LeBron James, NBA, Sports Leadership
Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose is the odds-on favorite to win the NBA MVP this year. He is an Apex Leader, the best in the game. What makes him so good? All leaders can learn from two articles that recently profiled the 22-year-old superstar. Sports Illustrated March 7, 2011 Killer Instinct – “The best […]
Leadership Lessons On How To Win When Filling Out Your March Madness Bracket
Brian Dodd on March 14, 2011 in Great Teams, Sports Leadership
There is a leadership strategy in choosing your brackets for March Madness – the best indicator of future performance is past performance. Pick teams that are used to and have a culture of winning. Avoid blind devotion, loyalty, uniform colors, or a hope-so strategy. Here is some important information to know: The Importance Of Regular Season Success Come NCAA Tournament Time In March […]