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 […]
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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 […]
The Most Naturally Gifted Pastoral Leader I Have Seen In The Last 35 Years
Brian Dodd on May 23, 2012 in Church Leadership, Sports Leadership
I am about to make a very bold statement but one I feel deeply to be true. I think Derwin Gray, Senior Pastor of Transformation Church in Rock Hill, SC, is the most naturally gifted Christian leader to enter the pastorate since Bill Hybels planted Willow Creek Community Church 37 years ago! Pastor Derwin is a GREAT, GREAT Leader! […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of May 7th
Brian Dodd on May 11, 2012 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships, Sports Leadership
The last week has been extraordinarily significant in terms of the impact of leadership decisions. From the heartbreaking death of Junior Seau to President Obama’s support of gay marriage, we are in a time in which leaders are dealing with high-stakes issues that have generational and eternal impact. As you are developing your decision grid and worldview as […]
One Thing Leaders Hate And One Thing Leaders Love
Brian Dodd on April 4, 2012 in Great Teams, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Leaders hate being surprised. They hate being blindsided. Pete Carroll, head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, was recently reminded of this during the recruitment of Peyton Manning. In the April 2nd edition of Sports Illustrated, the wonderful Peter King (my favorite sports writer) does an incredibly thorough job of chronicling Peyton Manning’s free agent experience. This […]
5 Reasons I Do Not Like The National Football League
Brian Dodd on March 7, 2012 in Performance, Sports Leadership
“The NFL is the epitome of conditional love.” - Derwin Gray, former NFL player and Senior Pastor of Transformation Church Sources close to the Indianapolis Colts have confirmed that the team is going to release 4-time MVP and arguably the greatest quarterback ever, Peyton Manning. I really struggle with this decision. You see, I am a leader and I […]
12 Reasons Why Aaron Rodgers Is The Best At What He Does
Brian Dodd on October 10, 2011 in Great Teams, Sports Leadership
Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is not only the best quarterback in the NFL, he is the league’s best player. What is fascinating for all leaders are the reasons why. ESPN analyst Trent Dilfer gives the following reasons why Rodgers is so great: “The accuracy of a (Tom) Brady. The brainwork at the line of scrimmage of […]
7 Keys To Leading During Times Of Chaos And Confusion
Brian Dodd on September 6, 2011 in Church Leadership, Sports Leadership
These are chaotic and confusing times.  Market volatility, political upheaval, extreme natural disasters, dysfunctional families, and spiritual confusion define our times. So how do pastors, parents, those in the business sector, and all in leadership guide people through these tumultuous times? Sports Illustrated’s great writer Peter King took us inside the world of NFL strategy in the September 5th […]
7 Ways To Know If You Have A Great Pastor
Brian Dodd on August 18, 2011 in Sports Leadership
The most difficult position to play in sports from a leadership and intellectual perspective is a professional football quarterback. Like many leadership positions, particularly pastors, it is very difficult to evaluate. Recently, ESPN had a show called Total QBR (quarterback rating). The purpose of this new evaluation is to properly look at how effective a quarterback/leader really is and […]
A Strategy For Getting The Employee(s) You Always Wanted
Brian Dodd on August 1, 2011 in Great Teams, Sports Leadership
Is there a person you desperately want to add to your staff or team? If you are trying to build a quality organization, you have thought about this subject countless times. This past weekend the Philadelphia Eagles shocked the football world by signing the game’s top free agent, cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha. Only hours before the signing, most expected him […]
Is Cam Newton A Franchise Quarterback
Brian Dodd on March 16, 2011 in Character, NFL Draft, Performance, Sports Leadership
Sporting News draft expert Russ Lande states in the March 14th edition “To me, he’s (Cam Newton) a guy who screams out, ‘I’m going to be a high pick and be a flop.’“ What do you think? Every NFL Draft has a polarizing figure and this year it is Newton. Let’s look at the evidence […]
Momentum Is Not Self-Sustaining: 6 Things Needed To Keep It Going
Brian Dodd on March 6, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Great Teams, Increasing Capacity, Performance, Sports Leadership
There are many posts on the web addressing the issue of how to generate or regain lost momentum. However, I have never read on post on maintaining positive momentum. We need to address that issue. Momentum is not self-sustaining. It must be continually fed and cultivated, but with what? In the February 25th issue of […]