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How To Build A Champion Part 2
Brian Dodd on August 18, 2010 in Character, Great Teams, NFL Draft, Sports Leadership
As promised, the following are the second list of ten excerpts from Christopher Price’s book The Blueprint on how the New England Patriots built the NFL’s team of the decade. To read Part 1, click here. These lessons are applicable to any organization. “Scott (Pioli) is very detailed. He knows how to build a consensus in […]
How To Build A Champion Part 1
Brian Dodd on August 17, 2010 in Character, Great Teams, NFL Draft, Sports Leadership
The New England Patriots were the NFL’s team of the decade. In Christopher Price’s book The Blueprint he uncovers the architectural design of the team that has become the standard for how to construct a NFL franchise. Regardless of your profession, these principles are transferable to building your organization. Some of Price’s many findings from the 2000 and 2001 […]
10 Things Every Husband Wants To Hear
Brian Dodd on August 15, 2010 in Character, Family, Relationships
In any area of a man’s life, his level of performance is in direction proportion to his wife’s confidence in him. I was reminded of that fact this morning as we were getting ready for the day and my wife said “I love my life!” As she said that I was filled with a healthy sense of pride. As a husband […]
Are You A Juicy Lucy Leader
Brian Dodd on August 15, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Relationships
This past week I was in Minneapolis and had the privilege of dining at The 5-8 Club where I enjoyed a world-famous Juicy Lucy. For those unfamiliar with the Juicy Lucy, it is a hamburger with cheese on the inside of the patty rather than on top. This local cuisine is so popular that is was recently featured on the […]
He Is The Most Uninteresting Man In The World
Brian Dodd on August 11, 2010 in Character, Family, Relationships
I don’t drink alcohol but the Dos Equis Most Interesting Man In The World commercials are the most creative and well-thought out ads on television and radio today. The one I heard last week that stated “Sharks dedicate a week to him” was the epitome of marketing excellence to me. That got me thinking – if he is […]
10 Things That Wake Leaders Up At 2:00 AM
Brian Dodd on August 10, 2010 in Family, Momentum, Performance
There are perks to leadership and there is a price to leadership. Nowhere is this better demonstrated than what wakes you up in the middle of the night. We’ve all been there. The anxiousness, the stress dreams, the pit in your stomach that sometimes come with the leadership responsibilities we carry. It’s so hard NOT to […]
Hall Of Fame Leadership Quotes – Emmitt Smith
Brian Dodd on August 8, 2010 in Character, Family, Great Teams, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Emmitt Smith is the NFL’s greatest running back ever by the numbers. The following are the leadership quotes from his Hall Of Fame speech. He hasn’t left a yard on the table of his life. – Jerry Jones I wanted to become the all-time leading rusher. Period. This team means more to me than just […]
Confessions Of A College Freshman
Brian Dodd on August 8, 2010 in Church Leadership, Family
Amanda Wing has captured the heart of my family. You see, Amanda is my niece.  I had not seen her for years but she has recently become a significant part of our lives. This week we are celebrating with her as she is moving to Dalton State College to begin her freshman year. Christian leaders understand this will be a pivotal time […]
44 Leadership Quotes From Tony Dungy
Brian Dodd on August 7, 2010 in Character, Family, Great Teams, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Tony Dungy is universally admired and respected for good reason. Very few men have the moral authority that he does. My favorite leadership book of all time is his classic Quiet Strength. As a gift to you, the following are my favorite leadership quotes from that book. When it’s over, it’s over is part of football’s greatest […]
The Best Leadership Lessons of July Baseball
Brian Dodd on August 5, 2010 in Character, Great Teams, Performance, Sports Leadership
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXOrKT7SUoY You can tell by my website that I am a big fan of ESPN’s Buster Olney. If you look at the top of this page, you will see a tab where I capture many of his thoughts. After reading his July articles, the following are five key leadership lessons that we can learn. Today’s Decisions Determines […]
I’ve Never Loved My Mom As Much As I Do Now
Brian Dodd on August 4, 2010 in Family, Relationships
My family is your classic American family in that we have our share of dysfunction. Who doesn’t?  My mom, though, has had a tough year. In March, she suffered some form of a diabetic seizure or stroke. After a month in intensive care she was moved to a rehabilitation center. After the insurance company deemed she was […]