http://youtu.be/Jdk04xbA87I The world is crying out for inspiration and hope. They are begging for it. And this past Sunday we were given a vivid picture of what an inspirational leader looks like. After defeating the Green Bay Packers 28-22 in a classic overtime victory, an emotionally-spent Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was interviewed by Fox’s […]
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13 Reasons Why Everyone Should Want To Be A Leader
Brian Dodd on January 10, 2015 in Sports Leadership
http://youtu.be/2GGjPVyAbtQ There are perks to leadership but there is also a price to leadership. And that price is steep. There is pain, sacrifice, disappointment, sweat, hard work, time, obstacles and financial responsibilities. But what all successful leaders know is the price is more than worth it. I was reminded of this fact after watching the […]
16 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Heisman Trophy Winner Marcus Mariota
Brian Dodd on December 13, 2014 in Sports Leadership
As expected, Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota won the 2014 Heisman Trophy this evening as college football’s top player. Marcus represents all that is right about collegiate athletics. The following are 16 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Heisman Trophy Winner Marcus Mariota which also includes other leadership quotes from the show’s broadcast: The quarterback is the […]
17 Things Leaders Must Do To Overcome Their Greatest Challenge
Brian Dodd on November 29, 2014 in Sports Leadership
There comes a time when every leader must face and overcome their “greatest challenge.” Before I go any farther with the “greatest challenge” theme, I must put a disclaimer in this post acknowledging a person’s greatest challenge is their need to overcome sin and death. This is only done through Jesus Christ. With that said, […]
8 Practices Of Leaders Who Build Great Teams
Brian Dodd on November 25, 2014 in Sports Leadership
Smart leaders know building a great team is critical to their success. Teams allow you to multiply your influence and accomplish more than you ever could by yourself. So the question begs, how do you build a great team? Are there qualities you should look for in those you wish to add to your organization? […]
9 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Wisconsin’s Record Setting Melvin Gordon
Brian Dodd on November 15, 2014 in Sports Leadership
http://youtu.be/KTSFMv-OdG8 Today, Wisconsin Badger running back Melvin Gordon rushed for a FBS record 408 yards against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Gordon’s performance placed him as the leading candidate to win this year’s Heisman Trophy. See the video above for a 5 touchdown performance earlier this year against Bowling Green. As we look at previous interviews and […]
9 Common Mistakes When Leading Top Leaders, Outliers Or Superstars
Brian Dodd on October 18, 2014 in Sports Leadership
Jim Collins shocked the leadership world in his book Built To Last by introducing the concept that charismatic leaders are vastly over-rated and often something to recover from. In short, sustainable churches and organizations cannot be personality driven. I have thought a lot about this leadership principle lately. The most compelling segment on sports radio […]