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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Christians, Internet, And Porn
Brian Dodd on April 27, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships
I’ve often said that talent can take you to places where your character cannot sustain you. Today I was speaking with Shawn Smith, Speaker Ministry Coordinator, for Pure Life Ministries. He gave me some alarming statistics about the state of Christian families in the United States. 50% of Christian men are addicted to pornography. 68% […]
One Huge Easter Leadership Lesson
Brian Dodd on April 23, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Relationships
I’m a guy. I love action movies. Here’s what all these movies have in common: The hero faces a formidable opponent. The hero cares about and is rescuing someone in distress. The hero has to overcome tremendous odds. The hero is victorious in the end. When I look at Jesus Christ, you have to admit he is the greatest hero […]
Pastors, Husbands, And Church Leaders – 4 Things Needed To Finish Well
Brian Dodd on April 20, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Rory McIlroy led the Masters golf tournament by four strokes heading into the final round. However, things fell apart for him on the back 9 and he finished in 15th place shooting a final round 80. “Being in the lead and winning is not the same thing,” he said.  As a middle-aged man who just celebrated his 20th wedding anniversary […]
The Most Important Ingredient In Regaining Lost Momentum
Brian Dodd on April 16, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Increasing Capacity, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Have you ever had a really bad day? A bad week? A bad month? Even a bad year? There was once a time when I was having one misfortune after another in every area of my life. It seemed like my personal losing streak would go on forever. The tipping point came one morning at a local QT gas station.  As […]
A Message For Those Who Feel Hopeless Or Have Had Their Joy Stolen
Brian Dodd on April 12, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships
Has someone ever robbed you of hope and your dignity? Did you grow up in such a dysfunctional home that it has become difficult for you to love anyone as an adult? Do you just feel dead inside? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, please listen to story of 25 year old […]
12 Warning Signs Of Unhealthy Leadership
Brian Dodd on April 6, 2011 in Church Leadership, Family, Relationships, Sports Leadership
I once worked for someone that when anyone told him that he look tired, he had a standard response – “I didn’t know there was another option.” Well, there are other options. There has to be. Those we are called to serve need our energy. And more importantly, the task we have been called to is too […]