Since the beginning of time there has been a cosmic attack on the family, specifically targeted at the wives of husbands who are passive. Go back to Adam and Eve and simply ask the question, where was Adam while Eve was being tempted? Leadership begins at home. Recently I posted Why Men Cheat but the […]
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You Matter And Your Life Counts
Brian Dodd on March 15, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships, Sports Leadership
I’ve talked to many people recently who think they are “nothing special” and “their life doesn’t matter much”. If you are feeling this way I want to be completely honest with you – I could not disagree more! If you would give me permission, I would like to speak into your life. Every human being ever […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Just 10 Of The Reasons Why Jesus Is The Greatest Leader Ever
Brian Dodd on January 22, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Generosity, Great Teams, Relationships
Jesus Christ is the greatest Apex Leader who has ever lived. Regardless of your religious affiliation, even the most reasonable person understands that more books have been written, songs sang, pictures painted, and thoughts discussed about Jesus than anyone else in human history. Therefore, I am not going to be able to scratch the surface as to what made […]