In the February 28th edition of Time magazine, the revolutions of the Middle East are examined with a special look at the roles young people and technology are playing. The results are fascinating and have ripple effects that all leaders should take note of. The current events in Tunisia and Egypt, as well as uprisings in […]
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The Crisis Of Commitment
Brian Dodd on February 26, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships, Sports Leadership
I have been giving a lot of thought recently to the subject of commitment.  There is, without a doubt, a crisis of commitment in this country.  The following are just some of the problem areas: Marriage Parents who simply give up when raising their children becomes difficult Companies to their employees Employees to their companies Paying your debts […]
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 […]
How Egypt And Wisconsin Revolts Could Affect Your Upcoming Church Service
Brian Dodd on February 20, 2011 in Church Leadership, Generosity
We were told as children to never discuss religion and politics.  The level of passion people have for their beliefs and the arguments that could ensue when we have conflicting viewpoints were the reasons given. We live in a different world now.  We have seen tremendous conflict, both abroad in Egypt, as well as domestically in Madison, WI over political […]
Valentine’s Day Post For Men: Who’s Going To Lead Me
Brian Dodd on February 13, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships
Who is going to lead me?  With Valentine’s Day upon us, it is an opportune time to take an inventory of the two most important leadership roles in my life – husband and father. As I’ve grown older, I have come to realize that in my own ability I simply don’t have what it takes to […]
30 Leadership Quotes By Seth Godin From Tribes Part 1
Brian Dodd on February 12, 2011 in Church Leadership, Generosity, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Tribes by Seth Godin is the best leadership book I’ve read in two years! Many of you are aware of Seth as his blog as it is the most widely read on the internet. If you have not read Tribes yet, you should order it by clicking here. The following is Part 1 of a list of leadership […]
Leadership Lessons On Patience Learned From Green Bay Packer QB Aaron Rodgers
Brian Dodd on February 9, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Great Teams, NFL Draft, Sports Leadership
Aaron Rodgers has always had to wait for his moment to shine…until now. Rodgers understood, however, that learning how to properly leverage delayed gratification is part of becoming a champion. Notice his journey: Not offered a scholarship coming out of high school. Played at Butte Community College for two years. After two stellar seasons at Cal, […]
10 Most Popular Posts Of January 2011
Brian Dodd on January 31, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Great Teams, Momentum, Most Read, Movies, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
January was an amazing month! Overall readership grew by 96% while subscriptions grew by an incredible 149%. In addition to the site’s growth, I introduced a forum called The Leadership Tribe which allows leaders to make their voices heard and connect with other leaders to share thoughts, insights, and resources on leadership. I’m really excited about the potential of […]
What Churches Should Learn From Social Media And The Egyptian Revolution
Brian Dodd on January 29, 2011 in Church Leadership, Momentum, Relationships
Savvy leaders have always understood the powerful influence of social media. Here are some quotes from the last 24 hours with key applications for all leaders, specifically those in the local church. Courtesy of http://news.egypt.com “Twitter was used by people on the ground to relay what was happening,†said Rasha Abdulla, head of the Mass Communication […]
15 Lessons About The Relationship Between Leadership And Creativity
Brian Dodd on January 29, 2011 in Church Leadership, Performance, Sports Leadership
 People who are the best at what they do can teach us much about how to improve our performance. They are Apex Leaders who give us insights in what it takes to achieve our maximum potential. Apex Leaders also give us something very beautiful. Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu was recently profiled in the January 17th edition […]
Men, Are You Giving Your Wives What They Need?
Brian Dodd on January 27, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships
Men, do you feel you are an effective leader at home? Are you aware of and meeting your wife’s needs? Would your list of her needs match up with her’s?  Here’s the important question, how would your wife say you are doing in meeting those needs?  Today I came across a post called The Seven Basic Needs […]
10 Lessons Learned From Driving My Car Into A Ditch During An Ice Storm
Brian Dodd on January 12, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Momentum, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Today I hit a patch of heavy ice and drove my car into a ditch. My trip was going just fine as I came upon a slight incline. My plan was to go between 20-30 mph and the momentum would carry me right over the hill. However, the car in front of me was far more “cautious” and […]