Recently my family vacationed in Amish country, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. While there, I had the opportunity to learn about the most generous leader I have ever heard of. Ironically, we have all benefited and enjoyed the work and vision of this man. His name is Milton Snavely Hershey, founder of Hershey Chocolate. Here are some […]
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Kids Say The Darndest Things
Brian Dodd on March 28, 2011 in Family, Relationships
Has anyone ever said something that was so shocking you just started laughing, especially your children? If so, you should enjoy this story. This past Saturday my wife was attending an all-day conference. As a result, I got to spend the entire day with my daughter. I can’t wait for these times. They are well planned […]
You Matter And Your Life Counts
Brian Dodd on March 15, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships, Sports Leadership
I’ve talked to many people recently who think they are “nothing special” and “their life doesn’t matter much”. If you are feeling this way I want to be completely honest with you – I could not disagree more! If you would give me permission, I would like to speak into your life. Every human being ever […]
The Crisis Of Commitment
Brian Dodd on February 26, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships, Sports Leadership
I have been giving a lot of thought recently to the subject of commitment.  There is, without a doubt, a crisis of commitment in this country.  The following are just some of the problem areas: Marriage Parents who simply give up when raising their children becomes difficult Companies to their employees Employees to their companies Paying your debts […]
15 Benefits Of Pain
Brian Dodd on February 24, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Relationships, Sports Leadership
I came across the following quote this past weekend. It was directed at teenagers but has great significance for those in leadership. “Pain is God’s instrument to expose who we are, explain how life really works and bring us to a junction where we seek Him for answers. Pain is always a precursor to significant […]
Social Dominance: What Newborn Babies Are Teaching Us About Leadership
Brian Dodd on February 3, 2011 in Generosity
I get to teach the subject of leadership on a regular basis. I often start the session by asking the audience to call out their answers to the following question – “What is the definition of leadership?” Almost every time, one of the first two answers is “Someone who is in charge.” Interesting answer. Do you know a leader when you […]
10 Most Popular Posts Of January 2011
Brian Dodd on January 31, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Great Teams, Momentum, Most Read, Movies, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
January was an amazing month! Overall readership grew by 96% while subscriptions grew by an incredible 149%. In addition to the site’s growth, I introduced a forum called The Leadership Tribe which allows leaders to make their voices heard and connect with other leaders to share thoughts, insights, and resources on leadership. I’m really excited about the potential of […]