Do you like the taste of crow?  Crow isn’t appetizing. It doesn’t go down your throat easily or sit well on your stomach. It often has a terrible after-taste. No one ever asks for an extra helping of crow. And I have never been invited over to a person’s house to grill out crow. Let’s face it, […]
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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 […]
15 Good Friday Leadership Lessons
Brian Dodd on April 22, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Generosity, Relationships
There are times when you write a post about a subject that you are completely inadequate to address. Discussing the implications of Good Friday and the price Jesus paid for our sins is one of those times. Frankly, all the books ever written (Bible excluded) collectively only scratch the meaning of the crucifixion. In that light, […]
10 Most Popular Posts Of March 2011 – A Month From Hell
Brian Dodd on April 1, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Great Teams, Most Read, NBA, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
March 2011 will be a month I will never forget. Many things happened that will leave lasting memories and that was reflected in what the readers felt were the most popular posts. The #1 post is about a man on a highway to hell. Posts #2 and #9 were about hell on earth – Japan. […]
6 Reasons Why Women Cheat And How To Hopefully Stop It
Brian Dodd on March 20, 2011 in Character, Family
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 […]
Where Is God During Times Of Crisis?
Brian Dodd on March 12, 2011 in Church Leadership
Some posts are simply for me. This would be one of those times. Words simply cannot explain what we have witnessed today as a result of the largest earthquake in Japan’s history. Our deepest prayers, sympathies, and thoughts go out to the people of this devastated area. Many of you may be wondering – Where is […]
Pastors, If You Don’t Think Your People Can Give Money Read This
Brian Dodd on March 9, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Generosity
On January 2nd through 5th over 22,000 18-25 year olds, mostly college students, gathered in Atlanta, Ga for Passion 2011 for a time of spiritual renewal, equipping, and mobilization. The Passion Conferences, led by Louie Giglio and Chris Tomlin among others, have become the world’s most influential spiritual movement for students. At each conference, these young people are challenged […]
The Generation Changing The World And What Churches Need To Know
Brian Dodd on March 3, 2011 in Church Leadership, Relationships
In the February 28th edition of Time magazine, the revolutions of the Middle East are examined with a special look at the roles young people and technology are playing. The results are fascinating and have ripple effects that all leaders should take note of. The current events in Tunisia and Egypt, as well as uprisings in […]
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 […]
15 Benefits Of Pain
Brian Dodd on February 24, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Relationships, Sports Leadership
I came across the following quote this past weekend. It was directed at teenagers but has great significance for those in leadership. “Pain is God’s instrument to expose who we are, explain how life really works and bring us to a junction where we seek Him for answers. Pain is always a precursor to significant […]
How Egypt And Wisconsin Revolts Could Affect Your Upcoming Church Service
Brian Dodd on February 20, 2011 in Church Leadership, Generosity
We were told as children to never discuss religion and politics.  The level of passion people have for their beliefs and the arguments that could ensue when we have conflicting viewpoints were the reasons given. We live in a different world now.  We have seen tremendous conflict, both abroad in Egypt, as well as domestically in Madison, WI over political […]
Something All Leaders Need – 18 Brand New Leadership Quotes
Brian Dodd on February 19, 2011 in Church Leadership, Great Teams, NBA, Performance, Sports Leadership
Today, I just want to give leaders a gift – Quotes on Leadership. Leaders love quotes. They frame what we’re thinking and help us communicate better. Here is some of the best I’ve accumulated over the last few months. CNBC February 15th – The Facebook Obsession “This is a utility that people can use to understand […]