“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 […]
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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 […]
Men, Here Is An Easy Exercise To Know What Your Family Feels You Value Most
Brian Dodd on December 1, 2011 in Family
As a husband and father, I think it is pretty clear what I value. I think it is pretty clear what is important to me. But what does my wife and daughter think I value most? Would it be the same list? What do I communicate about my priorities on a daily basis? What legacy am […]