I love Apex Leaders, those who are the best at what they do. The following are 2011 championship performers in various areas of the sports world. Their insights are applicable to anyone wanting to lead a great organization: June 27th Sports Illustrated People Skills – Nick Faldo says of U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy, “(He […]
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The One Skill Critical To Great Leadership That Is Rarely Discussed
Brian Dodd on June 28, 2011 in Church Leadership
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 […]
18 Things Pastors Need To Know About How Wealthy People Think
Brian Dodd on June 25, 2011 in Church Leadership, Generosity
Many pastors and church leaders face challenges in effectively connecting with people of great financial means. I will probably write several posts on this over the next few months but I want to begin by getting into the mind of how financial leaders think. Let’s begin with some foundational statements: Wealthy people are not “better” or “more important” than anyone else. Wealthy people […]
23 Quotes That Pastors And Church Leaders Need To Hear From The World’s Most Creative People Part 2
Brian Dodd on June 24, 2011 in Church Leadership, Great Teams, Increasing Capacity, Performance, Sports Leadership
Yesterday I wrote 20 Quotes That Pastors And Church Leaders Need To Hear From The World’s Most Creative People Part 1. To read those quotes from Fast Company magazine’s Top 100 Most Creative People In Business click here. The following are additional insights for you to think about incorporating into your ministry plans: Relevancy – “I’ve submerged myself in […]
20 Quotes That Pastors And Church Leaders Need To Hear From The World’s Most Creative People Part 1
Brian Dodd on June 22, 2011 in Church Leadership, Great Teams, Increasing Capacity, Performance, Sports Leadership
Leadership paradigms are dramatically changing, especially at the church level.  These changes are causing me to look at leadership differently. Some of the things that are shaping my thoughts come from the June 2011 edition of Fast Company magazine which features their list of the Top 100 Most Creative People In Business. The following are quotes and leadership principles I […]
7 Ways To Know You Are A Leader That People Admire
Brian Dodd on June 22, 2011 in Great Teams, Sports Leadership
Do people simply tolerate your leadership or do they admire you?  I don’t think anyone wants to be tolerated. At a certain level, we would all rather be admired. But how does that happen? Is it people skills? Or accomplishment? Or team building? Or knowledge? What is the secret to being admired? A recent survey in the June 20th […]
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 […]