As leaders, we are always trying to figure out how to increase our influence. In the November issue of Fast Company magazine, Curt Nickisch profiles 26-year-old Jason Evanish. Jason has become the power broker between technology start-ups and potential venture capitalists in the Boston area. What makes Evanish unique though is described by Nickish – “In the […]
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8 Keys To Surviving Your Dysfunctional Family This Holiday Season
Brian Dodd on November 13, 2011 in Family, Relationships
Is there a normal family left in America? I have reached the point where I am putting the “normal family” in my Sasquatch or Righteous Anger categories – I’ve heard a lot about it but haven’t seen any documented visual evidence. Dysfunction has become an institutionalized aspect of our society. Dysfunction is generally an inconvenience in […]
50 People Who Constantly RT And Forward Material
Brian Dodd on July 10, 2011 in Generosity
June was the best month for traffic in this site’s history. For anything significant to be accomplished, it takes a team of people. Social media is no exception. The following 50 people were extremely proactive in RT’ing and telling others about this site. I want to spotlight them for several reasons: To Say “Thank You!” – We all hope to have our posts read […]
You Matter And Your Life Counts
Brian Dodd on March 15, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships, Sports Leadership
I’ve talked to many people recently who think they are “nothing special” and “their life doesn’t matter much”. If you are feeling this way I want to be completely honest with you – I could not disagree more! If you would give me permission, I would like to speak into your life. Every human being ever […]
10 Ways To Know Someone Is Leaving Your Church
Brian Dodd on December 23, 2010 in Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Relationships
 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DJddb73OOQ&w=853&h=510] If you haven’t seen the North Point Community Church iPad Band, then check out this incredible video. Why is this important, read below. Does it bother you when someone leaves your church? The reality is that every church has a “back door” that people slip out of. The key leadership question that must be asked […]
12 Lessons We Learn From People Who Don’t Go To Church
Brian Dodd on December 21, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships
When is the last time you truly listened to a visitor of your church?  I think we can learn much from them. Yesterday, I posted a blog that was an interview of my two unchurched nieces after they attended a recent service. You can read that post here. Here are the key applications that church leaders can take from […]
Are You Lonely This Christmas?
Brian Dodd on December 15, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships
Are you lonely this Christmas? Some questions need no explanation do they. Are you lonely this Christmas? If you are, you’re not alone. The Boston Globe reported that a 1990 Gallup study indicated 36% of Americans are lonely. Kerby Anderson, President of Probe Ministries International, states “the baby boom generation is headed for a crisis of […]