In six months I will be celebrating my 10th anniversary at Injoy Stewardship Solutions. I have spent a lot of time lately thinking about the events that resulted into my being hired at this wonderful organization that helps fund vision for church leaders. In 2002, my wife and I were deeply committed to her being a […]
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15 Reasons Leaders Should Practice Forgiveness
Brian Dodd on February 17, 2012 in Character, Church Leadership, Relationships
I’ve been thinking a lot about forgiveness and its role in leadership lately. Leaders are high achievers and demand excellence from those they surround themselves with. And even more than excellence, leaders demand loyalty. But what happens when loyalty is violated and trust is lost. Can it be regained? I think it can if the […]
Let’s Talk About Sex
Brian Dodd on February 15, 2012 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships
Today I was having lunch with a friend and we were discussing social media in general and blogging in particular. Then he said, “Brian, you know how to increase your blog stats? Talk about sex! They will go straight up!” Then I said, “I’ve never written on it because frankly, I don’t think I have […]
7 Keys To Leading Others During Difficult Times
Brian Dodd on February 13, 2012 in Church Leadership, Family, Relationships
It was one week ago today that my family had the memorial service for my father who passed away on February 3rd. Ike Reighard, Senior Pastor of Piedmont Church in Marietta, GA, presided over the service. To many there, myself included, it was the best funeral message we have ever heard. Ike is an incredible leader. […]
55 Leaders Who In 2012 Will RT And Forward Your Material
Brian Dodd on February 12, 2012 in Church Leadership, Increasing Capacity, Relationships
I am so grateful to the online community which I am privileged to be a part of. For any blog to be successful, there must be a number of very generous people who will pass along your thoughts to others. The following 55 people have been extremely active so far in 2012 in regard to […]
Why All My Friends Going To Church Is A Bad Thing
Brian Dodd on February 11, 2012 in Church Leadership
I am currently reading Malcolm Gladwell’s great book The Tipping Point. In Chapter Two, he discusses a group of people called Connectors. Here is what we learn from and about these incredibly gifted people: “Proximity overpowered similarity.” “We’re friends with the people we do things with, as much as we are with the people we resemble.” “Connectors (are) people […]
33 Lessons On Tribal Leadership I Learned From Casey Graham
Brian Dodd on February 2, 2012 in Church Leadership, Generosity, Relationships
“Funding Is A Front For Friendship.” – Casey Graham Casey Graham, Founder and CEO of Giving Rocket, is an incredible leader! I just spent the last two days with him as our organization, Injoy Stewardship Solutions, sponsored the Giving Rocket Tour. This nationwide series of events will help church leaders across the country experience victory in the areas […]