Does anything make you feel as good as when you get a public compliment from your spouse? I have to admit that even after almost 20 years of marriage, I still get a sense of pride when my wife does that. Currently I am reading The Class Of Football edited by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. What is […]
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10 Practices Of Highly Undisciplined Leaders
Brian Dodd on October 20, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Great Teams, NBA, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Is there anything more frustrating than watching incredibly talent individuals waste opportunity because they are undisciplined? At the request of my friend Joe Sangl I have given a lot of thought today about undisciplined leaders. What makes someone undisciplined? Are there warning signs that leaders can see so maybe they can correct their behavior? What happens […]
18 Lessons From The Greatest Leadership Book I’ve Ever Read Part 2
Brian Dodd on October 19, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Relationships
Have you ever had an older person invest in your life? I think most effective leaders had several people invest in them throughout their life. The best document on mentoring I’ve ever read is about a man name Paul who coached a younger Timothy about many things. Paul documented his insights in the books 1 and 2 Timothy […]
21 Lessons From The Greatest Leadership Book I’ve Ever Read Part 1
Brian Dodd on October 17, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Performance, Relationships
Have you ever read a book that completely changed how you view leadership? I’ve read several like that in my life. However, the great leadership book I’ve ever read is the Bible. The Bible is a living, breathing document which provides the lens of how I view my life. There was once a person named Paul who […]
15 Quotes and Action Steps You Can Take To Grow As A Leader
Brian Dodd on October 16, 2010 in Character, Family, Great Teams, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Are you happy with your growth as a leader? After reading this week’s edition of The Sporting News, I have uncovered 15 action steps you can take to accelerate your leadership growth. How Well Do You Prepare? “You’re not going to gain much strength during the season. But during the offseason, when you’re working four days a week, you’re […]
16 Leadership Quotes About The Rescue of 33 Chilean Miners
Brian Dodd on October 15, 2010 in Character
Some events do not need an explanation. The rescue of 33 Chilean miners trapped in a mine for 69 days captivated the world. In the entertainment era of reality television we live in, the drama and heroism of these men far surpassed that which we sadly subject ourselves to on a daily basis. The following are leadership quotes that should […]
Maybe The Best Definition Of Leadership I’ve Ever Heard
Brian Dodd on October 14, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
How would you define the word “leadership”? The most famous definition is from John Maxwell who says “Leadership is influence”. John, of course, is right. However, today my pastor Crawford Loritts gave a definition that made me stop in my tracks. Crawford gave this statement – “The Heavy Responsibility Of Leadership Is That It Is A […]