Tonight, the 2012 Heisman Trophy was awarded to Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel. As Texas A&M’s second player to win the prestigious honor and the first freshman to ever win the award, “Johnny Football” electrified the nation with statistics better than Cam Newton’s award-winning season. The following are his leadership quotes as well as from others in tonight’s telecast of the awards ceremony: […]
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The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of December 3rd
Brian Dodd on December 7, 2012 in Character, Church Leadership, Sports Leadership
The following are the Top 10 leadership posts I read the week of December 3rd. There is something here for everyone. After reading the ones of interest to you, I would like to hear your feedback. These posts will make you a better leader. Does God Retweet by Christina Chaey at www.FastCompany.com. This post profiles a […]
14 Keys To Championship Performance From Nick Saban And Others
Brian Dodd on December 1, 2012 in Sports Leadership
At 4:00 PM EST today, the Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide battle for a right to play for the NCAA national football championship. The following were the leadership quotes and insights from ESPN’s College Gameday prior to the game. These thoughts give leaders great insight into what is required to perform with excellence and at the […]
10 Lessons On Seizing Opportunity From Ohio State Head Coach Urban Meyer
Brian Dodd on November 24, 2012 in Sports Leadership
“He realized he wasn’t inheriting a team that necessarily had a bunch of discipline and a real high level of commitment.” – Ohio State defensive line coach Mike Vrabel Urban Meyer did not inherit the best situation when he took the job as head football coach at Ohio State. Coming off a 6-7 season, […]
6 Qualities Of A Great Motivational Speech
Brian Dodd on November 7, 2012 in Sports Leadership
This past Sunday, Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano delivered the greatest motivational speech I have ever heard. Pagano’s post-game speech is provided for you above. Earlier this year, Pagano was named head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. Unfortunately, he was later diagnosed in September with leukemia and is currently on a leave of absence fighting that dreadful illness. This […]
The Faith And Leadership Of South Carolina Gamecocks RB Marcus Lattimore
Brian Dodd on October 27, 2012 in Character, Sports Leadership
“I just want to lead people to Christ.” – South Carolina Gamecock RB Marcus Lattimore “I just want to lead people to Christ.” Those are the words of South Carolina Gamecocks RB Marcus Lattimore. They give you insight into the type of leader and human being that he is. They tell you where his focus is. So does […]
5 Keys To Superior Team Performance From Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban
Brian Dodd on October 20, 2012 in Performance, Sports Leadership
Do you want to be part of a great church? Or great business? Or great team? We all do. We are not called to a life that is average or ordinary. We were made to strive for excellence. With that in mind, wouldn’t it be great to play for the defending champion Alabama Crimson Tide […]