Today Nobel Peace Prize winner and iconic symbol of hope and freedom Nelson Mandela died at his South African home. South African president Jacob Zuma made the announcement in a nationally televised address and said,” Our nation has lost its greatest son. Our people have lost a father. Although we knew that this day would […]
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My Memories Of September 11th, 2001
Brian Dodd on September 10, 2011 in Rearview Mirror
We all remember where we were and the events of September 11th, 2001. Though not dramatic, the following is my story. I invite you to share your story as well in the comments section. I drove to work that morning thinking it was just another day at a job I couldn’t stand. I was a manager in a call center. […]
The Next Greatest Generation Of Leaders Part 2
Brian Dodd on September 2, 2011 in Character, Great Teams
The following is Part 2 of our series of leadership quotes from Joe Klein’s incredible article from Time Magazine on the leadership skills of returning Iraqi and Afghan veterans. To read Part 1 click here. Enjoy these quotes and insights. They have challenged and stretched me like nothing I read in years. “(General David) Petraeus […]
The Next Greatest Generation Of Leaders Part 1
Brian Dodd on September 1, 2011 in Character
Recently, I read the finest leadership article I’ve come across in five years. Joe Klein of Time Magazine wrote an incredibly inspiring article about the leadership skills of veterans who are returning from tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. I think Klein should be considered for a Pulitzer Prize for this incredible article. To […]
14 Lessons On Leading During A Time Of Crisis From Mark Tillman, Pilot Of Air Force One On 9/11
Brian Dodd on August 28, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Great Teams, Performance, Sports Leadership
In the August 26th edition of USA Today, Tom Vanden Brook interviews retired Air Force Colonel Mark Tillman, the pilot of Air Force One on September 11th, 2001. His amazing insights on leading during a time of crisis are incredibly important for anyone in leadership. To Effectively Lead During Crisis You Must Be Prepared – Colonel […]
Ohio State Buckeyes Head Coach Jim Tressel Resigns: Would You Hire Him?
Brian Dodd on May 30, 2011 in Character, Sports Leadership
The college football universe is dominated by the news today that Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Jim Tressel has resigned. Though this is not surprising, the timing is. I liked Coach Tressel. He appeared to me as a guy who was a class act who simply made some bad decisions. From a leadership perspective, the biggest […]
What Infidelity Does To A Woman
Brian Dodd on May 21, 2011 in Character, Family, Relationships
Earlier this week, we learned that Arnold Schwarzenegger fathered a child with his housekeeper forcing wife Maria Shriver to hire a divorce attorney. Every time I hear of something like this happening whether in the entertainment industry, political arena, my family, or at church, something deeply bothers me on the inside. It just makes me angry when the […]