http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXOrKT7SUoY You can tell by my website that I am a big fan of ESPN’s Buster Olney. If you look at the top of this page, you will see a tab where I capture many of his thoughts. After reading his July articles, the following are five key leadership lessons that we can learn. Today’s Decisions Determines […]
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I’ve Never Loved My Mom As Much As I Do Now
Brian Dodd on August 4, 2010 in Family, Relationships
My family is your classic American family in that we have our share of dysfunction. Who doesn’t?  My mom, though, has had a tough year. In March, she suffered some form of a diabetic seizure or stroke. After a month in intensive care she was moved to a rehabilitation center. After the insurance company deemed she was […]
How A Sunday School Teacher Changed My Life
Brian Dodd on July 28, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Generosity, Relationships
I don’t know where I would be without a man named Lenis Black. With the trajectory I was on, I’d probably wind up being the guy in the picture above. Who is Lenis Black you ask? Lenis was my first Sunday School teacher when I began attending church in 1980. I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about him today. […]
10 Things I Love About Leadership
Brian Dodd on July 21, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Relationships
Some posts you write are simply reflective and cathartic. This will be one of those as I am currently in that state of mind. Leadership is a wonderful thing. It definitely has some perks which often makes its price worth paying. The following are just some of the reasons why I love leaders and leadership: Leadership gives organizations and people vision. […]
How To Impact Students: 10 Lessons From Summer Camp
Brian Dodd on July 17, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Relationships
My 11-year old daughter Anna spent this last week at Fellowship Bible Church’s summer camp. Think Vacation Bible School on steroids! It had an unbelievable impact on her life. As I sat down and talked with her about the previous five days, it struck me that the strategies and leadership principles exhibited at the camp could be applied at any level of a […]
LeBron’s Economic Impact on Cleveland & 8 Lessons Leaders Should Learn
Brian Dodd on July 11, 2010 in LeBron James, NBA, Sports Leadership
In these difficult economic times, it is understandable the angst that the community of Cleveland is currently feeling as a result of LeBron James’ decision to take his basketball talents to the Miami Heat. This already economically depressed region is losing a lynchpin to any future financial vitality.  The following is the economic impact of LeBron’s departure as reported […]
10 Privileges Of Being A Volunteer Part 2
Brian Dodd on July 3, 2010 in Church Leadership, Generosity, Relationships
Being a volunteer at a local church has been one of the great joys of my life. The challenge that volunteers face is long-term sustainable commitment fueled by an attachment to vision. The purpose of these posts is twofold: Encourage people to begin serving and give them a picture of what will happen in their lives as a result of […]
10 Privileges Of Being A Volunteer Part 1
Brian Dodd on July 2, 2010 in Church Leadership, Generosity, Relationships
 During the summer of 1986, I was working in a grocery store produce department while attending college. This job came with the unbelievable benefit of one unpaid week of vacation per year. So when that week came in July, I had a decision to make. Instead of going to the beach for sun and surf, I instead made […]
Most Popular Posts of June 2010
Brian Dodd on July 1, 2010 in Most Read
 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjQSb7cCpeo&hl=en_US&fs=1] That is one of my favorite videos ever and is featured on my 5th most read post of June 2010 The Leadership Link Between Drew Brees and Nick Saban. Overall, I posted 22 posts on the subject of leadership last month. When I make a post, it generally flows from something I am currently noticing or experiencing. […]
The Greatest Leadership In The World Today Is…
Brian Dodd on June 27, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership
I have commented on this many times but I have the privilege of attending Fellowship Bible Church where Dr. Crawford Loritts is our Senior Pastor. Today’s message was from I John 2:23 – 3:3. It’s not talked about often, but after reading this passage I have come to the realization that the greatest leadership in the […]
How To Make The Best Decision You’ve Never Made
Brian Dodd on June 27, 2010 in Character, Great Teams
                                                                                  Leaders like movement. They have a bias towards action.  The chief characteristic for those in leadership is that by definition they are taking people somewhere. Therefore, conflicting feelings spring forth in us as times arise when the best decision is to do nothing at all or just say “No”. Leaders frequently struggle with signs that say STOP, Yield, or Do Not Enter. John Heyman of […]
How A Church Changes A Community: Thoughts From Mike Linch of NorthStar Church
Brian Dodd on June 24, 2010 in Church Leadership, Relationships
Mike Linch is the Senior Pastor of the great NorthStar Church in Kennesaw, GA. Since its inception in 1997, NorthStar’s intent was not to grow a church but rather to reach a city. With over 2,000 in weekly attendance, a backlog of volunteers, and literally doing some form of ministry that impacts the community 365 days per […]