In the February 28th edition of Time magazine, the revolutions of the Middle East are examined with a special look at the roles young people and technology are playing. The results are fascinating and have ripple effects that all leaders should take note of. The current events in Tunisia and Egypt, as well as uprisings in […]
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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 […]
How Egypt And Wisconsin Revolts Could Affect Your Upcoming Church Service
Brian Dodd on February 20, 2011 in Church Leadership, Generosity
We were told as children to never discuss religion and politics.  The level of passion people have for their beliefs and the arguments that could ensue when we have conflicting viewpoints were the reasons given. We live in a different world now.  We have seen tremendous conflict, both abroad in Egypt, as well as domestically in Madison, WI over political […]
When You Think You Can’t Make It One More Day
Brian Dodd on February 1, 2011 in Character, Sports Leadership
Are there moments in your life when you think “I simply cannot make it another day?” When those times of fear and frustration set in, I want you to remember the story of Dennis Byrd. Dennis played defensive line for the New York Jets from 1989-92 when his career was tragically cut short due to a spinal […]
10 Most Popular Posts Of January 2011
Brian Dodd on January 31, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Great Teams, Momentum, Most Read, Movies, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
January was an amazing month! Overall readership grew by 96% while subscriptions grew by an incredible 149%. In addition to the site’s growth, I introduced a forum called The Leadership Tribe which allows leaders to make their voices heard and connect with other leaders to share thoughts, insights, and resources on leadership. I’m really excited about the potential of […]
This Poison Is Aggressive, Dangerous, And Highly Infectious
Brian Dodd on January 30, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Relationships
Leadership is influence. It is about taking individuals and teams to a brighter tomorrow. There can be something, however, in a leader’s life that harms our influence and makes our life or our tomorrow look very unattractive. A poison exists that is aggressive and not neutral. It infects our ability to connect with and influence others.  That poison is Bitterness. This past two weeks, Crawford […]
What Churches Should Learn From Social Media And The Egyptian Revolution
Brian Dodd on January 29, 2011 in Church Leadership, Momentum, Relationships
Savvy leaders have always understood the powerful influence of social media. Here are some quotes from the last 24 hours with key applications for all leaders, specifically those in the local church. Courtesy of http://news.egypt.com “Twitter was used by people on the ground to relay what was happening,†said Rasha Abdulla, head of the Mass Communication […]