As I type this post ESPN is reporting the New England Patriots will cut Tim Tebow today potentially ending his playing career. Lee Corso, one the hosts of the great College Gameday show, said, “He’s got more important things to do than play quarterback in the NFL.” This announcement reminds me of a story Mike […]
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30 Practices Of Leaders Who Overcome Adversity
Brian Dodd on August 27, 2013 in Sports Leadership
http://youtu.be/F3Ax34_XLwg Success is not whether you get knocked down or not. You will. You will sometimes fail. All leaders do. Success is how many times you get back up. Adversity is therefore not discriminatory. It affects all leaders. There will be seasons of plenty and also seasons of lack. As a leader, sometimes you feel […]
The Top 10 Football Books Leaders Should Read
Brian Dodd on August 26, 2013 in Sports Leadership
This post combines two great loves – football and reading. Because I think there are a lot of people who have the same interests as I do, I am going to point you to The Top 10 Football Books Leaders Should Read. Click on each image to order the book and/or read more about it. […]
30 Practices Of Leaders Who Are The Best Of Their Generation: Leadership Quotes From Tom Brady
Brian Dodd on August 25, 2013 in Sports Leadership
There is a select group of leaders who rise above the rest and transcend their industries and define their generations. Christianity has transcendent leaders like Rick Warren, Bill Hybels, Andy Stanley, Beth Moore, and Mother Teresa. The business community has Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Donald Trump. Sports offers us individuals like Michael Jordan, Nick […]
The One Piece Of Advice I Would Give Johnny Manziel And All Leaders With Increasing Influence
Brian Dodd on August 4, 2013 in Church Leadership, Sports Leadership
About a decade we were all praying the Prayer Of Jabez. We asked God to enlarge our borders, increase our territory, and expand our influence. We still pray this. So what happens if God actually does it? I have much compassion for Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel. One year ago he was a redshirt freshman […]
24 Hall Of Fame Leadership Quotes From Bill Parcells
Brian Dodd on August 3, 2013 in Sports Leadership
Tonight legendary head coach Bill Parcells was inducted into the NFL’s Hall of Fame. Coach Parcells retired as a two-time Super Bowl champion with the New York Giants. He also did a tremendous job of turning around the New England Patriots, New York Jets, and Dallas Cowboys. Coach Parcells is also one the greatest talent […]
15 Practices Of Effective Leaders Under The Age Of 30
Brian Dodd on July 29, 2013 in Sports Leadership
“We trust in him. We believe in him. And we’ll follow him to the end of the earth.” – Richard Shermon on teammate Russell Wilson July 29, 2013 I have the privilege of interacting with many great pastors and leaders under the age of 30. Their passion and desire for excellence challenges a seasoned leader like […]