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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The Incredible Power Of A Compliment
Brian Dodd on October 30, 2010 in Character, Generosity, Performance, Relationships
“Everybody loves to be told they are pretty.” A friend once told me that when I asked him why he kept playing golf with a competitive company. Here is what he knew, there is incredible power in a compliment. In a positive sense, it can make people accomplish more than they ever dreamed possible. In a negative sense, it can […]
7 Things Every Husband Wants His Wife To Praise Him For
Brian Dodd on October 21, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Does anything make you feel as good as when you get a public compliment from your spouse? I have to admit that even after almost 20 years of marriage, I still get a sense of pride when my wife does that. Currently I am reading The Class Of Football edited by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. What is […]
Maybe The Best Definition Of Leadership I’ve Ever Heard
Brian Dodd on October 14, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
How would you define the word “leadership”? The most famous definition is from John Maxwell who says “Leadership is influence”. John, of course, is right. However, today my pastor Crawford Loritts gave a definition that made me stop in my tracks. Crawford gave this statement – “The Heavy Responsibility Of Leadership Is That It Is A […]
Depression – Be On Guard
Brian Dodd on October 5, 2010 in Church Leadership, Family, Performance
Are you depressed? Pretty straightforward question isn’t it? According to www.upliftprogram.com, 9.5% of everyone who reads this post is suffering from depression. What is alarming is that now 4% of PRE-SCHOOLERS are clinically depressed and make up the fastest growing market of antidepressants. This is a national epidemic. I have been thinking a lot about […]
10 Leadership Skills Of Stay At Home Moms
Brian Dodd on September 18, 2010 in Character, Family, Generosity, Relationships
When I talk to people who don’t read this blog, the main reason they give is that they do not consider themselves to be leaders. They think to be a leader you must have someone “under you”. This is especially true of many of the women I speak with. We need a fundamental shift in our thinking of what a leader […]
If Your Marriage Is Failing…
Brian Dodd on September 5, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Relationships
Unfortunately, there are several people in my personal life who have recently divorced or are strongly considering the idea. This is a devastating epidemic in our country that leaves negative consequences affecting multiple generations. What is always humbling is that even the most healthiest of marriages are only one wrong decision away from a lifetime of regret. David […]