Are you having as much fun as I am watching Bubba Watson make his rounds on the talk shows this week after winning The Masters? One word to describe Watson that I found fascinating was when he was described as “endearing” by Alan Shipnuck in the April 16th edition of Sports Illustrated. Reading the article forced […]
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10 Areas I Need To Improve As A Husband
Brian Dodd on March 6, 2012 in Family
Last night my family went out for what was to be a nice, quiet dinner at a local pizza restaurant. Unfortunately we sat in a booth next to a couple arguing…very loudly. Here is what I picked up: The man had left his wife and kids. The lady was in counseling. He wanted to discuss the […]
How God Gave My Family A Miracle
Brian Dodd on February 26, 2012 in Character, Family, Generosity
In six months I will be celebrating my 10th anniversary at Injoy Stewardship Solutions. I have spent a lot of time lately thinking about the events that resulted into my being hired at this wonderful organization that helps fund vision for church leaders. In 2002, my wife and I were deeply committed to her being a […]
33 Lessons On Tribal Leadership I Learned From Casey Graham
Brian Dodd on February 2, 2012 in Church Leadership, Generosity, Relationships
“Funding Is A Front For Friendship.” – Casey Graham Casey Graham, Founder and CEO of Giving Rocket, is an incredible leader! I just spent the last two days with him as our organization, Injoy Stewardship Solutions, sponsored the Giving Rocket Tour. This nationwide series of events will help church leaders across the country experience victory in the areas […]
I Hate The Mall But I Love My Wife
Brian Dodd on January 22, 2012 in Family
The last time I bought a suit was in 1988. That’s right, 25 years ago! It hasn’t fit in a long, long time. I have the privilege of working with churches and there are times when I dress nice for those meetings. However, I have not been required by any to wear a suit.  I am […]
The Sickening Leadership Of Italian Ship Captain Francesco Schettino
Brian Dodd on January 17, 2012 in Family
On Friday evening, January 13th at approximately 10:00 PM CET, Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia strikes a rock of the coast of Isola di Giglio and begins to sink. As the horrific events similar to those in the movie of Titanic begin to unfold, the ship’s captain Francesco Schettino abandons ship leaving thousands on board, […]
7 Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Courageous – The Must See DVD Of The Year
Brian Dodd on January 16, 2012 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Movies, Relationships
“That was the best movie I’ve ever seen.” – My daughter. I’ve written reviews for movies like Thor, X-Men, and The Rising Of The Planet Of The Apes. Those type of movies are fun and a nice release but the reality is that they don’t have the ability to change a human life. With the […]
A Video That Captures The Tim Tebow Phenomenon
Brian Dodd on December 24, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Great Teams, Performance, Sports Leadership
This video on the incredible Tim Tebow originally aired on ESPN’s NFL Countdown on December 11th. It is the based video feature I saw on anyone in 2011. Enjoy and Merry Christmas! To get future posts on leadership sent directly to you, please take advantage of the many subscription options on this site.
The Intoxication Of Leadership And What It Can Rob You Of
Brian Dodd on December 24, 2011 in Family
Bill Cowher tells Joe Posnanski in the December 19th edition of Sports Illustrated a statement Bill Parcells once said to him: “You start out coaching, and you think it is a big part of your life. And then, after a while, you realize that it is your life.” Leadership is intoxicating and can become all-consuming. The following […]
My Favorite 25 Leadership Posts Of 2011
Brian Dodd on December 22, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Increasing Capacity, Momentum, Movies, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
This past year I published 346 separate blog posts.  With that amount of material produced, it is sometimes hard to identify your personal favorites. However, after much thought, the following is the list of My Favorite 25 Leadership Posts Of 2011. If you missed these in their initial run, I trust you will enjoy them the 2nd time around. Is […]
The Top Challenge Facing Christian Leaders Over The Age Of 40
Brian Dodd on December 13, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Relationships
The top challenge facing Christian leaders over the age of 40 is cynicism. Let me explain. As a 45-year-old man who has been in various levels of Christian leadership for over half my life, I have seen many things that can make me cynical. I have seen great pastors prepare and prepare and prepare to […]
Charles Darwin’s 30 Rules Of Leadership Survival
Brian Dodd on December 3, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Performance, Sports Leadership
I’ve seen many talented people be removed from leadership in my lifetime. Leadership may not necessarily be survival of the fittest but there are certainly elements that can extend a person’s tenure in a place of influence. The following is necessary to survive as a leader: You must know, that in the end, you are […]