Our deepest prayers and sympathies go out to the victims and their families of Monday’s Boston Marathon bombings. We are all horrified, saddened, and angered by this senseless act. In the midst of humanity at its worst, we also witnessed countless acts of heroism by first responders and others on the scene. Former New England […]
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23 Facts About Courageous Pastors – A Profile Of Dr. Robert Jeffress Of First Baptist Church Dallas, TX
Brian Dodd on March 3, 2013 in Church Leadership
Tim Tebow was scheduled to appear at the First Baptist Church of Dallas, TX, pastored by Dr. Robert Jeffress, on April 28 to celebrate the completion of the church’s capital campaign. However, Tebow cancelled that appearance. ChurchLeaders.com reports that “according to CNN, Tebow called Jeffress and told him he was ‘steering clear of controversy because of some […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of February 4th
Brian Dodd on February 9, 2013 in Church Leadership, Great Teams, Relationships, Sports Leadership
The following are The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of February 4th. What makes this list interesting is how many of them deal with leadership issues at the highest level. This is as strong a list I have put together. I would love to hear your thoughts on the articles below. What […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of January 14th
Brian Dodd on January 18, 2013 in Church Leadership
It was the second consecutive shocking week regarding well-known, influential leaders. The stories of Lance Armstrong, Manti Te’o, and the climate of political discourse around the world are still unfolding but certainly disheartening. With that said, the following are the Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of January 14th. Manti Te’o’s Dead Girlfriend, The Most Heartbreaking And […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read On The Newtown Tragedy
Brian Dodd on December 21, 2012 in Church Leadership
As a nation we have all been shocked, angered, saddened and frightened by the senseless loss of life in Newtown, CT. The sense of loss, particularly for all of us who are parents, struck a deep chord in our nation. Winthrop basketball coach Pat Kelsey summed up how I feel in the video above. The […]
Leadership Thoughts On Joe Biden And The Vice Presidential Debate
Brian Dodd on October 13, 2012 in Uncategorized
This is the first political post I have ever written. I follow politics but never discuss it because of its polarizing and divisive nature. However, the behavior of Vice President Joe Biden during the recent Vice Presidential debate was absolutely horrifying. Whether you think Vice President Biden won the debate or not, whether you are Democrat or Republican, […]
What Leaders Should Be Thinking When Things Goes Terribly Wrong
Brian Dodd on August 29, 2012 in Character, Increasing Capacity, Performance
“How did things get this bad?” I have heard that statement many times in my life. Sadly, I have also uttered those words more times than I wish to admit.  The reality is that when things completely come apart in our leadership, it is often not the result of one thing. It is usually the result of poor […]