The May 2011 edition of Fast Company magazine profiles John Maeda, the president of Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).  Maeda was a risky choice but he wanted to “establish a more open form of leadership”. This was going to done primarily through constant digital and electronic communication. His strategy for communicating with faculty and students included launching […]
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2 Ingredients Leaders Need To Change Culture
Brian Dodd on April 26, 2011 in Performance
In David Kirkpatrick’s masterpiece The Facebook Effect, he chronicles the launch, growth, and impact of Facebook and specifically its creator Mark Zuckerberg. A key element in the company’s growth was when Sheryl Sandberg left Google to join the company as its COO in 2008. Sandberg was the strong advertising advocate and salesperson the company desperately needed. […]
23 Leadership Quotes From Tim Tebow
Brian Dodd on April 22, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Great Teams, Increasing Capacity, NFL Draft, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
This morning on Atlanta’s 790 The Zone, Chris Domino and Nick Cellini interviewed Denver Broncos QB Tim Tebow. Tebow discussed a wide range of topics including Urban Meyer, the revenge game against the Georgia Bulldogs, the NFL Draft, and his work with children. The following are the leadership quotes from this sports icon. “You’ve made us more proud than if you […]
The Most Generous Leader I Know
Brian Dodd on April 17, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity
Recently my family vacationed in Amish country, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. While there, I had the opportunity to learn about the most generous leader I have ever heard of. Ironically, we have all benefited and enjoyed the work and vision of this man. His name is Milton Snavely Hershey, founder of Hershey Chocolate. Here are some […]
10 Results Of The Leader’s Greatest Sin
Brian Dodd on April 13, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Relationships
The Bible tells us that the wages of sin is death. For leaders, a sin exists that can literally kill our influence. That sin is…pride. I’m not talking about a healthy self-image. Leaders must possess that to make hard decisions, believe in their vision, motivate people, and take new ground. No, I’m talking about arrogance, egotism, high-mindedness, conceit, […]
10 Leadership Quotes And Principles From Soul Surfer
Brian Dodd on April 9, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Normal is overrated. That is the main principle I took from the inspiring true story of Bethany Hamilton, played by AnnaSophia Robb, in the movie Soul Surfer. Hamilton was a teenage surfing champion who lost her left arm in a shark attack but worked her way back to champion status once again. It is a great movie that I […]
20 Leadership Quotes And Principles From Mark Zuckerberg And The Facebook Effect Part 1
Brian Dodd on April 2, 2011 in Performance
Mark Zuckerberg is a fascinating individual. By all accounts, he appears to lack even rudimentary people skills but he has created a medium for inter-personal communications that has made him the world’s youngest billionaire. I am currently reading the critically acclaimed book The Facebook Effect by David Kirkpatrick, the former senior editor for Internet and technology at […]