The Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite, which was launched into earth’s orbit in 1991, is now “dead” and will soon re-enter Earth’s atmosphere and crash to the ground. While no one is expected to get hurt or property damaged, there are still no guarantees. What I found interesting listening to the reports is that there is actually in excess […]
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12 Places I Get Blog Content From
Brian Dodd on September 13, 2011 in Family
I have been writing BrianDoddOnLeadership.com for almost two years. Each week I provide five or six posts that I trust add value to your leadership journey. People often ask me how I do my research or where I get my inspiration from.  Many of these questions are from new bloggers or individuals attempting to develop a system or strategy to gain […]
My Memories Of September 11th, 2001
Brian Dodd on September 10, 2011 in Rearview Mirror
We all remember where we were and the events of September 11th, 2001. Though not dramatic, the following is my story. I invite you to share your story as well in the comments section. I drove to work that morning thinking it was just another day at a job I couldn’t stand. I was a manager in a call center. […]
The Next Greatest Generation Of Leaders Part 3 – How To Build A Leader
Brian Dodd on September 3, 2011 in Character, Great Teams
This post of final installment of a 3-part series on the leadership skills of those returning from active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. The nine quotes listed below come from Joe Klein’s article in the recent Time Magazine. To read Part 1 and Part 2, please click the hotlinks. “The main reason why I chose West […]
The Next Greatest Generation Of Leaders Part 2
Brian Dodd on September 2, 2011 in Character, Great Teams
The following is Part 2 of our series of leadership quotes from Joe Klein’s incredible article from Time Magazine on the leadership skills of returning Iraqi and Afghan veterans. To read Part 1 click here. Enjoy these quotes and insights. They have challenged and stretched me like nothing I read in years. “(General David) Petraeus […]
The Next Greatest Generation Of Leaders Part 1
Brian Dodd on September 1, 2011 in Character
Recently, I read the finest leadership article I’ve come across in five years. Joe Klein of Time Magazine wrote an incredibly inspiring article about the leadership skills of veterans who are returning from tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. I think Klein should be considered for a Pulitzer Prize for this incredible article. To […]
14 Lessons On Leading During A Time Of Crisis From Mark Tillman, Pilot Of Air Force One On 9/11
Brian Dodd on August 28, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Great Teams, Performance, Sports Leadership
In the August 26th edition of USA Today, Tom Vanden Brook interviews retired Air Force Colonel Mark Tillman, the pilot of Air Force One on September 11th, 2001. His amazing insights on leading during a time of crisis are incredibly important for anyone in leadership. To Effectively Lead During Crisis You Must Be Prepared – Colonel […]
14 Leadership Quotes About Apple CEO Steve Jobs Part 2
Brian Dodd on August 26, 2011 in Performance
With the shocking resignation of Apple CEO Steve Jobs earlier this week , I wanted to revisit CNBC’s Titans profile of this great leader. Below is Part 2 of the show’s leadership quotes. All quotes are by Jobs unless otherwise noted. To read Part 1, click here. “We have one of the world’s greatest brands and […]
18 Leadership Quotes About Apple CEO Steve Jobs Part 1
Brian Dodd on August 24, 2011 in Performance
Today, Apple Founder and CEO Steve Jobs unexpectedly resigned from his post. The iconic figure is one of the great leaders of the last century. If you are a regular reader of this site you know I am a fan of the CNBC Titans series. The following are leadership quotes from a show they recently did profiling this incredible individual: […]
If It Bleeds It Leads
Brian Dodd on August 20, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Great Teams, Sports Leadership
“If it bleeds it leads” is an old news axiom. We are culture obsessed with negativity. Living in the Atlanta area with its horrific traffic, I have learned that we can’t help ourselves but to stop and stare at car accidents. The fundamental responsibility of leadership is to properly evaluate reality but I am sick of […]
Bill Hybels Comments On Howard Schultz Absence From The Global Leadership Summit
Brian Dodd on August 13, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Relationships
The pressure of 717 people forced Starbuck’s founder and CEO Howard Schultz to remove himself as a speaker at this week’s Global Leadership Summit. A few thoughts: Jesus Christ died for everyone who has ever lived. 717 passionate, committed, and organized people can accomplish much. Bill Hybels was extraordinarily gracious as always. Church leaders must […]
Top 10 Most Popular Posts Of July 2011
Brian Dodd on August 1, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Great Teams, Most Read, Movies, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
July was an amazing month for this site!  I shifted to a self-hosted domain to give me greater flexibility and reporting which will hopefully serve you better moving forward. A special thank you goes out to everyone who was forced to renew your subscription. Thank you! Also, I now sell advertising space. I’m currently using Google AdWords […]