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 […]
Tag Archives | Church
10 Ways To Know Someone Is Leaving Your Church
Brian Dodd on December 23, 2010 in Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Relationships
 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DJddb73OOQ&w=853&h=510] If you haven’t seen the North Point Community Church iPad Band, then check out this incredible video. Why is this important, read below. Does it bother you when someone leaves your church? The reality is that every church has a “back door” that people slip out of. The key leadership question that must be asked […]
12 Lessons We Learn From People Who Don’t Go To Church
Brian Dodd on December 21, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships
When is the last time you truly listened to a visitor of your church?  I think we can learn much from them. Yesterday, I posted a blog that was an interview of my two unchurched nieces after they attended a recent service. You can read that post here. Here are the key applications that church leaders can take from […]
10 Things Every Church Staff Needs To Know About Volunteers
Brian Dodd on December 19, 2010 in Church Leadership, Relationships
What are the volunteers that serve in your church or non-profit organization thinking? What are their hopes, dreams, and needs? During the last 24 years, I have had to privilege of serving on two church staffs but have spent the vast majority of that time as a volunteer. To assist church leaders in better connecting with those who […]
11 Ways To Avoid A Letdown In Performance In 2011
Brian Dodd on December 14, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Great Teams, Sports Leadership
Did you have a productive 2010? If so, are you excited about your organization’s plans for 2011? I hope so but what happens if things do not go according to plan. Are there warning signs that could prevent a letdown in performance? The answer is “YES!” The November 22nd and December 6th editions of The Sporting News featured […]
20 Limitations Of Leadership
Brian Dodd on December 12, 2010 in Church Leadership, Performance
Leaders cannot do everything! In an effort to provide tools and resources for those in leadership positions, the following is a list of items that those on your team must do for themselves. Feel free to post this somewhere in your office! Leaders can cast vision and connect the dots but they cannot give you […]
The 11 Greatest Fears Of Men In Their 40s
Brian Dodd on December 11, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships
I am proud to be a man. I’m not a chauvinist but I have learned to appreciate the unique wiring that men have. I enjoy looking like a man, eating like a man, doing man-things, dressing like a man, and watching sports and action movies. And I refuse to wear skinny jeans.  If you’re a man wearing […]