What is more important to you – position or significance?  Many young leaders want position and the perks that come with it. However, over time what becomes important is influence and significance. But how do you achieve it? There was once a man named Matthew who had a very profitable, successful career. However, rather than simply having personal […]
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7 Results Of A Man Who Is Helping To Change A Community
Brian Dodd on November 12, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Relationships
Have you ever known a leader who always makes excuses, blames others, and never takes chances or responsibility for the results? We all have and it causes that leader to lose influence. Recently, I was at a gathering of African-American Christian leaders and was moved by the actions and words of one of the pastors.  This pastor was […]
26 Leadership Quotes From Oprah Winfrey’s Interview With President George Bush
Brian Dodd on November 11, 2010 in Character, Family
How are you going to remember former President George W. Bush? I think as time goes on history will be very kind to him. With the release of his new book Decision Points, President Bush appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show this week. The following are the amazing quotes from the man who will be known […]
16 Leadership Quotes About The Rescue of 33 Chilean Miners
Brian Dodd on October 15, 2010 in Character
Some events do not need an explanation. The rescue of 33 Chilean miners trapped in a mine for 69 days captivated the world. In the entertainment era of reality television we live in, the drama and heroism of these men far surpassed that which we sadly subject ourselves to on a daily basis. The following are leadership quotes that should […]
9/11 Reflections and What Churches Are Doing Well
Brian Dodd on September 12, 2010 in Character, Relationships
Much has been said this week regarding Florida preacher Terry Jones and his desire to burn a copy of the Quran. What resulted was a negative reflection of American Christianity because of an ill-advised decision by a single rouge pastor. As Rick Warren said, we are for the separation of church and hate. What these actions did was cause me to […]
30 Things I Never Get Used To
Brian Dodd on July 25, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Relationships
Today my air conditioner went out. It will be repaired in a couple of days so it could be worse. However, it reminded me that even though I’ve lived in Georgia for over 40 years, I have never gotten used to the heat and humidity during our summer months. As leaders, I know there are things we should never be […]