Every organization should have a Research Development (R&D) department – a place where you can experiment and see if something will work. Well, welcome to the Brian Dodd On Leadership R & D effort. I am providing you leadership lessons from HOCKEY! Please don’t leave just yet. Let’s see if this is worth your time. The Sporting News has […]
Tag Archives | Random Thoughts
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 […]
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 […]
25 Most Important Lessons I Give To Young Or Emerging Leaders
Brian Dodd on February 19, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Sports Leadership
I have had the privilege of intersecting the lives of a number of people over the years who are either new in their leadership or looking for ways to increase their skills and influence. If I could only give 25 tips to young or emerging leaders, here is what I would say: The toughest person to […]
Leadership Lessons On Patience Learned From Green Bay Packer QB Aaron Rodgers
Brian Dodd on February 9, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Great Teams, NFL Draft, Sports Leadership
Aaron Rodgers has always had to wait for his moment to shine…until now. Rodgers understood, however, that learning how to properly leverage delayed gratification is part of becoming a champion. Notice his journey: Not offered a scholarship coming out of high school. Played at Butte Community College for two years. After two stellar seasons at […]
22 Facts About The Key Ingredient To Becoming A Leader Who Stands The Test Of Time
Brian Dodd on February 8, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family
We’ve all seen leaders whose influence was short-term. They were here today and gone tomorrow. So what is the difference in leaders who last and the ones pass the test of time? The answer can be found in the single word “Faithfulness”. Dr. Crawford Lorrits is more than a pastor to me. I basically view him almost as […]
16 Leadership Quotes and Lessons From NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell
Brian Dodd on February 5, 2011 in Character, Performance, Sports Leadership
 As NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell is the most powerful man in sports. He is an Apex Leader. Peter King profiled Goodell in the February 7th edition of Sports Illustrated. The following are the quotes and applications leaders can all take from the article. Leaders Want Information Before It Is Made Public – You can’t leapfrog leaders. […]