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 […]
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The Type Of Leader Needed To Turn A Department Or Organization Around
Brian Dodd on May 20, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Great Teams, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doug Collins is one of my favorite leaders in sports. In the April 11th edition of Sports Illustrated, Michael Rosenberg profiled this quality man and leader. Collins knows how to turn a team around. Here is his track record for his initial season at each of his coaching stops: The 1987 Chicago […]
What Keeps Coke CEO Muhtar Kent Awake At Night
Brian Dodd on May 12, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Sports Leadership
I recently attended the Chick-Fil-A Leadercast and had the opportunity to hear Coke CEO Muhtar Kent discuss leadership. He made a statement that I have thought a lot about. “What keeps me awake at night? Arrogance.” It is interesting that when you ask the head of one of the most successful companies of all-time what concerns him, […]
12 Quotes And Church Growth Lessons From Alison Levine Who Climbed Mount Everest
Brian Dodd on May 8, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Great Teams, Increasing Capacity, Performance, Sports Leadership
Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts unexpectedly missed Friday’s Chick-Fil-A Leadercast. However, Alison Levine filled in and gave some incredible leadership insights. Levine has scaled the highest peak on every continent and also skied to both the North and South Poles. In 2002, she led the first ever women’s expedition of Mount Everest. If anyone can […]
10 Leadership Skills Of America’s Top 10 Favorite Bosses
Brian Dodd on May 1, 2011 in Generosity
What comes to your mind when you think about the best person you have ever worked for? I bet they believed in you, mentored you, and made each day of work a sheer joy. Glassdoor.com, which gathers information on employee feelings and executive compensation, just posted their Top 10 list of America’s favorite bosses. These people are Apex Leaders, […]
10 Most Popular Posts Of April 2011
Brian Dodd on April 30, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Most Read, Movies, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
I stated in my post 10 Most Popular Posts Of March 2011 – A Month From Hell that I was hoping we would get a little bit of Heaven in April. Well, that desire became reality. The following are the 10 Most Popular posts from the last 30 days as determined by you the readers. […]
Everything You Need To Know About Cam Newton And Leadership
Brian Dodd on April 30, 2011 in Character, Family, Great Teams, Increasing Capacity, NFL Draft, Performance, Sports Leadership
Congratulations to Cam Newton on being selected by the Carolina Panthers as the top pick of this year’s NFL Draft. The following are a series of blog posts written about Newton and his leadership over the past year. Each has been widely read and will be a valuable resource for you. Enjoy! 10 Leadership Quotes From […]