Are you looking to build an enduring church? Are you looking for a level of ministry success which can be sustained for a decade? Are you looking to build something of lasting value? Of course you do. The Baltimore Ravens are a organization pastors and church leaders can learn much from. I was reading the […]
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10 Practices Of Successful Leaders When Things Go Wrong
Brian Dodd on November 5, 2013 in Performance, Sports Leadership
If you are anything like me there are times in your leadership when it feels like everything you touch turns out bad, really bad. Nothing works like it should. Your competencies and ideas which were once so insightful do not work anymore. Your networks and connections do not seem to be helping. Statements and motives […]
10 Leadership Lessons From Ray Lewis “No Weapon” Postgame Speech
Brian Dodd on January 13, 2013 in Church Leadership, Sports Leadership
There is no leader currently more inspirational that the Baltimore Ravens legendary middle linebacker Ray Lewis. The video above was shot immediately after the Ravens overtime victory against the Denver Broncos. While it is certainly justifiable to be sucked into the emotion of Lewis, there are 10 very tangible leadership principles that you can take from the video that […]
18 Things Leaders Need To Know About Leading Leaders
Brian Dodd on January 12, 2013 in Great Teams, Sports Leadership
It is a great challenge to lead people and take them on a journey to a brighter tomorrow. It is a completely different thing to lead leaders. A much higher level of skill and insight are needed. On today’s ESPN NFL Countdown, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and Denver Broncos Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway were […]
The 10 Step Downward Spiral Of Incompetent Leadership
Brian Dodd on September 25, 2012 in Great Teams, Sports Leadership
If you live long enough, sooner or later you will serve under incompetent leadership. Few things are as frustrating as that experience but it is one of life’s realities. This past Monday evening, the Green Bay Packers were the victim of one of the most infamous calls in NFL history when the Seattle Seahawks were awarded […]
11 Qualities Of A Highly Indispensible Leader
Brian Dodd on September 8, 2012 in Character, Sports Leadership
We’ve all heard that no one is irreplaceable.  However, there are practices that can make you indispensible as a leader. Recently, Jeffri Chadiha of www.ESPN.com identified the Top 10 players in the NFL that would be the toughest to replace. As I read Chadiha’s article, I found the parallels very applicable to all leaders regardless of their area of discipline. To […]
14 Practices Of Highly Paid Leaders: Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Drew Brees
Brian Dodd on July 14, 2012 in Generosity, Great Teams, Sports Leadership
Friday, July 13th was a very lucky day for New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. It was on this day that Brees signed the richest contract in pro football history – 5 yrs, $100 million, $60 million of which is guaranteed. The deal includes a 2012 salary of $40 million. Brees is one of the […]