I was fascinated today by an article entitled Simple Genius: A Cigarette Box So Ugly It Could Save Lives written by Suzanne Labarre of Co.Design for www.FastCompany.com. It is about two Loughborough University (U.K.) students, Jennifer Noon and Sarah Shaw, who wish to reduce the amount of smoking. Their concept is simple – scaring people has […]
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The Most Important Thing A Leader Can Give To Others
Brian Dodd on July 15, 2011 in Church Leadership, Family, Increasing Capacity, Relationships
AnxietyMatters.com states 13% of the population suffer from an anxiety disorder at any given time.  People have a difficult time sleeping at night. They toss and turn worrying about their jobs, homes, marriages, economy, aging parents, the future, their eternities, etc… We live in a frightened world. When I walk down the street or through an airport, I would estimate over 90% […]
The Comforting Words Of A Daughter
Brian Dodd on July 13, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family
“You won’t hurt me. You love me.” Those seven words make up two of my favorite all-time sentences.  The reason is because several years ago when my daughter was three years old, I asked her to trust me and do something. As only little girls can, she looked up at me, smiled, and gently said those precious words. I have to admit that […]
The Disease Of Leadership Regression
Brian Dodd on June 12, 2011 in Church Leadership, Sports Leadership
Regression, as defined in Wikipedia, is a defense mechanism leading to the temporary or long-term reversion of the mind to an earlier stage of development rather than handling unacceptable realities in a more adult way. The defense mechanism of regression occurs when thoughts are pushed back out of our consciousness and into our unconscious. Regressive behavior can be […]
12 Warning Signs Of Unhealthy Leadership
Brian Dodd on April 6, 2011 in Church Leadership, Family, Relationships, Sports Leadership
I once worked for someone that when anyone told him that he look tired, he had a standard response – “I didn’t know there was another option.” Well, there are other options. There has to be. Those we are called to serve need our energy. And more importantly, the task we have been called to is too […]
15 Benefits Of Pain
Brian Dodd on February 24, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Relationships, Sports Leadership
I came across the following quote this past weekend. It was directed at teenagers but has great significance for those in leadership. “Pain is God’s instrument to expose who we are, explain how life really works and bring us to a junction where we seek Him for answers. Pain is always a precursor to significant […]
When You Think You Can’t Make It One More Day
Brian Dodd on February 1, 2011 in Character, Sports Leadership
Are there moments in your life when you think “I simply cannot make it another day?” When those times of fear and frustration set in, I want you to remember the story of Dennis Byrd. Dennis played defensive line for the New York Jets from 1989-92 when his career was tragically cut short due to a spinal […]
This Poison Is Aggressive, Dangerous, And Highly Infectious
Brian Dodd on January 30, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Relationships
Leadership is influence. It is about taking individuals and teams to a brighter tomorrow. There can be something, however, in a leader’s life that harms our influence and makes our life or our tomorrow look very unattractive. A poison exists that is aggressive and not neutral. It infects our ability to connect with and influence others.  That poison is Bitterness. This past two weeks, Crawford […]
Why Men Cheat
Brian Dodd on January 10, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Infidelity is generally a death sentence to any relationship and leadership influence a man may have. With the stakes so high, one must wonder why someone would risk everything for momentary pleasure. Recently, Josh Reich, Lead Pastor of Revolution Church in Tucson, AZ, brought to my attention a Gallup study put out by Men’s Health magazine. The article gave their 4 reasons for […]
7 Tips To Conquering Life’s Greatest Challenges
Brian Dodd on January 8, 2011 in Church Leadership, Great Teams, Increasing Capacity, Performance, Sports Leadership
Is there something in your life you just can’t seem to conquer? It’s been my experience that we all do. Recently, the Stanford Cardinals womens basketball team ended the UConn Huskies record 90-game winning streak. UConn appeared to be unbeatable so how did Stanford do it? Is there anything we can learn from their victory that we can […]
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 […]
12 Things You Need To Make Room For
Brian Dodd on November 28, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Great Teams, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Do you feel like if there were 48 hours in a day you still couldn’t get it all done? All leaders frequently experience this. We simply just do not have the room in our schedules or lives to get done what we would like to get done. With Christmas fast approaching, I’m reminded of the innkeeper who […]