After his incredible performance against the Baylor Bears, West Virginia Mountaineer QB Geno Smith is the early leader in the Heisman Trophy race. Many people were previously unfamiliar with Smith. To them he is somewhat of an overnight success. But this is far from the truth as Smith has been very good for a long […]
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11 Qualities Of A Highly Indispensible Leader
Brian Dodd on September 8, 2012 in Character, Sports Leadership
We’ve all heard that no one is irreplaceable.  However, there are practices that can make you indispensible as a leader. Recently, Jeffri Chadiha of www.ESPN.com identified the Top 10 players in the NFL that would be the toughest to replace. As I read Chadiha’s article, I found the parallels very applicable to all leaders regardless of their area of discipline. To […]
6 Lessons Andrew Luck Teaches Young Leaders About Earning Respect
Brian Dodd on August 25, 2012 in Church Leadership, Sports Leadership
A mistake I often see young leaders make is confusing position and influence. Just because you have a title or position, it does not mean you will have influence and respect from those on your team. Compliance is given. Respect must be earned. So this begs the question – How does a young leader, especially […]
17 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Heisman Trophy-Favorite USC QB Matt Barkley
Brian Dodd on August 18, 2012 in Character, Great Teams, Sports Leadership
The USC Trojans are a popular pre-season pick to be college football’s best team in 2012. Leading the Trojans this year will be their pre-season Heisman-favorite quarterback Matt Barkley. In the August 20th edition of Sports Illustrated, writer Lee Jenkins takes an in-depth look at this incredible athlete and leader. The following are the leadership principles and […]
4 Indicators That Your Church Is Making Progress
Brian Dodd on August 7, 2012 in Church Leadership, Great Teams, Sports Leadership
“Progress is everywhere.” – Sports Illustrated’s Peter King after visiting the San Francisco 49ers training camp Is your church making progress? Other than attendance and giving numbers, are there other indicators that progress is being made? More importantly, would the people sitting in your congregation each week feel that your church is making progress? How would they […]
37 Leadership Quotes And Insights From The 1st Round Of The NFL Draft
Brian Dodd on April 26, 2012 in Great Teams, Sports Leadership
For those of you who may not know I am a HUGE NFL Draft fan. It is an annual holiday at the Dodd household. The following are the leadership quotes and insights I will be getting throughout the evening as the draft progresses. First Round “The only thing I worry about with Andrew Luck is getting into a […]
14 Qualities Of Leaders Who Create Lasting Change
Brian Dodd on April 21, 2012 in Great Teams, Performance, Sports Leadership
It has often been said that young people do not go to Harvard to get a job. They go to Harvard to create a job. As a leader, I LOVE that mentality. I love innovation and creativity. Leaders do not need precedent. The very nature of leadership is that you are taking people to a […]