The National Weather Service estimates that lightning kills an average of 55 U.S. citizens annually. What is interesting is that the University of Florida researcher Martin Uman tells Sports Illustrated in its July 18th edition that many of these deaths do not result from direct hits. It should be noted more than half of those who do receive […]
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9 Qualities People Always Notice About You
Brian Dodd on July 19, 2011 in Character, Performance, Sports Leadership
Newly elected NFL Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders recently appeared on Atlanta’s 790 The Zone morning show. Deion said something very interesting. “I made my best plays in practice.” Asked why he played so hard during practice, he said, “I couldn’t bear watching myself on film the next day getting beat.” There are several […]
7 Practices Of Highly Successful Churches Who Develop Young Leaders
Brian Dodd on July 16, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships
This week my 12-year-old daughter participated in Fellowship Bible Church’s annual Celebrate Summer event as a Teacher’s Assistant for 1st and 2nd graders. To understand what Celebrate Summer is, just think of a week for children that incorporates the foundational elements of Vacation Bible School with all the fun of summer camp. Each day consists […]
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% […]
How To Know A Good Opportunity When You See One
Brian Dodd on July 14, 2011 in Performance, Relationships
As leaders, one of the things we all hope to have is options. Options provide the following: The sense of not being boxed in. The ability to do what is best for your family. The ability to say “No”. Leverage during negotiations. A growth track. Perks. Creative freedom. Financial opportunity. But how do you know how […]
The Incredible Power And Potential Of An Imbalanced Life
Brian Dodd on July 12, 2011 in Performance
I am looking at many aspects of leadership differently today. One of things I am viewing through a different lens if the difference between a balanced, broad-based skill set vs. an imbalanced approach of focusing all your efforts in only doing a few things well. If I were forced to choose, I am advising young leaders to take the imbalanced approach. An imbalanced life allows […]
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 […]