We want leaders to grow up too fast. We want them ready-made at an early age. The reality is the best leaders are those who are seasoned. They have battle scars and callouses on their souls. The best leaders have made mistakes, fallen down but got back up to make a difference in the lives […]
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7 Practices Of Jimmie Johnson: A Leader Who Is The Best Ever At What He Does
Brian Dodd on November 23, 2013 in Sports Leadership
Michael Jordan, Michael Phelps, Jim Brown, Jerry Rice, Babe Ruth, Henry Aaron, Wayne Gretzky, Roger Federer, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods. It is a short list isn’t it. Athletes who transcend their sport and are worthy of being called the best ever at what they do. Recently, Jeff Gluck of USA Today called Jimmie Johnson “the […]
Is It OK To Thank God For Your “Smokin’ Hot Wife”
Brian Dodd on July 27, 2011 in Church Leadership, Family
Is it OK to thank God for your smokin’ hot wife? Is He offended by that? Should we be more cultured or reverent during our time before the throne? Or does God value genuineness and authenticity? Is God pleased that we still find our wives attractive? Here’s my answer – I thank God every day for […]
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 […]