Recently I heard two statements that have caused me to address the one quality all great leaders have but we rarely discuss – Listening Skills. “The biggest thing in planting a church is to listen…listen more than you talk.†– Chris Tomlin “Talking is what I do but listening is my job.â€Â – Ryan Seacrest Listening is more than an absence of […]
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Are Pastors Overpaid?
Brian Dodd on June 18, 2011 in Church Leadership, Generosity
Are pastors overpaid? The question is self-explanatory isn’t it. So let’s jump right into it. Though I have been on two church staffs, I am not a pastor. When I attend church, I serve merely as a volunteer and Board member. Therefore, I have no personal agenda. I simply have observations that I feel very […]
13 Benefits Of Fathers Who Choose Stay With Their Families
Brian Dodd on June 18, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships
My favorite day of the year is Father’s Day! At the Dodd house, we make it a true celebration of all things testosterone! I can’t wait for this weekend! While we may be having a great time this Sunday, I realize there is much dysfunction in our world. For many households, Father’s Day brings heartache stemming from abandonment […]
5 Words Every Leader Must Say And Master
Brian Dodd on June 3, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships, Sports Leadership
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, […]
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. […]