The New England Patriots are the NFL’s team of the decade. Having already been to four Super Bowls (winning three) this decade, the Patriots are positioned to make their fifth trip to the championship game later this month. Are there secrets to the Patriots’ sustained success? If so, what are the elements and can churches and […]
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The Power Of Language – 11 Leadership Quotes From The Atlanta Falcons and Auburn Tigers
Brian Dodd on January 15, 2011 in Church Leadership, Great Teams, Momentum, Performance, Sports Leadership
Leaders understand the power of language. As a result, they love quotes. Quotes allow leaders to properly frame what they feel intuitively and then provide effective messaging elements as they cast vision and lead their teams. To provide leaders with quality resources, the following are some great leadership quotes I have acquired over the last couple of […]
3 People To Know When No One Else Believes In You
Brian Dodd on January 15, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Performance, Sports Leadership
Have you ever had a desire to do something great with your life and discovered no one else would give you an opportunity? You discovered that those in your life did not think much of your skills and abilities. If so, you are in very good company. The three  most dominant players in college football this year were […]
15 Leadership Lessons From The Billy Graham Library
Brian Dodd on January 13, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships
This is a post I feel completely inadequate to write. Billy Graham is one of the most influential and impactful Christians who has ever lived. So much has been written about this great man and his life that I don’t exactly know what I could add. However, today I had the privilege of touring The […]
10 Lessons Learned From Driving My Car Into A Ditch During An Ice Storm
Brian Dodd on January 12, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Momentum, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Today I hit a patch of heavy ice and drove my car into a ditch. My trip was going just fine as I came upon a slight incline. My plan was to go between 20-30 mph and the momentum would carry me right over the hill. However, the car in front of me was far more “cautious” and […]
17 Pre-Game Leadership Quotes From Gene Chizik, Chip Kelly, Urban Meyer, and Nick Saban
Brian Dodd on January 10, 2011 in Great Teams, Performance, Sports Leadership
Tonight is the BCS Championship game between the Auburn Tigers and Oregon Ducks. The following are some great leadership quotes that came from today’s SportsCenter coverage. “The #1 thing is you’re here for a reason. Go play the game.” – Former Florida Gator head coach Urban Meyer “I’ve never been around a great player or team […]
Why Men Cheat
Brian Dodd on January 10, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Infidelity is generally a death sentence to any relationship and leadership influence a man may have. With the stakes so high, one must wonder why someone would risk everything for momentary pleasure. Recently, Josh Reich, Lead Pastor of Revolution Church in Tucson, AZ, brought to my attention a Gallup study put out by Men’s Health magazine. The article gave their 4 reasons for […]