Are there times when the fact you are doing a great job does not matter? Are there times when the performance of the team you lead has dramatically increased but yet you still lose our job? Are there times when improved metrics matter little when evaluating your leadership? The sobering answer is Yes. The Oakland […]
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14 Practices Of Highly Successful Leaders
Brian Dodd on April 4, 2013 in Sports Leadership
Leaders never confuse activity with accomplishment. They deeply desire to make a difference with their lives. They want to capture new territory. Leaders want to find solutions, improve the quality of life for others, and advance mission and vision. They want to be not only successful but highly successful. Few leaders are as highly successful […]
9 Things Great Leaders Do To Find Their Dream Job
Brian Dodd on March 13, 2013 in Sports Leadership
Finding a dream job is a desire and wish of every leader. Some are fortunate enough to have that job which perfectly fits their skills, passion, experience, while also meeting their financial needs. The question becomes is there a formula in which to find such a job? In his fantastic book War Room, author Michael […]
11 Quotes On Leadership And Faith From Mariano Rivera’s Retirement Announcement
Brian Dodd on March 9, 2013 in Sports Leadership
http://youtu.be/Rox_Tw-E1zo Today New York Yankees legendary relief pitcher Mariano Rivera officially announced his retirement from the game of baseball. An argument can be made that Rivera played his position better than any other player has ever played their position in baseball’s history. The following are 11 quotes on leadership and faith from a man who […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of March 4th
Brian Dodd on March 8, 2013 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Great Teams, Sports Leadership
The following are the Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of March 4th. They fall into two categories – Incredibly Emotional and Incredibly Practical. Do not miss these 10 posts. My Interview With 2 Women About Their Choice To Have An Abortion by Paul Alexander Five Commandments For The Media Savvy Pastor by Phil Cooke […]
10 Habits Of Top Championship Performers
Brian Dodd on March 5, 2013 in Great Teams, Performance, Sports Leadership
Next week begins the NCAA Basketball Tournament otherwise known as March Madness. If there is one thing we are reminded of each March, it is that the best leaders perform at the highest levels on the biggest stages. In the March 6th edition of Sports Illustrated, the Top 10 performers in the tournament’s history are […]
7 Leadership Lessons From The Miami Heat Harlem Shake Video
Brian Dodd on March 2, 2013 in Great Teams
http://youtu.be/Ir2TdfSwH8g With over 12 million hits and counting, the Harlem Shake video produced by the Miami Heat has officially gone viral. While this is a fun 56 seconds, there are seven important leadership lessons we can all take from this display. Leaders Engage Culture – Leaders, especially Christian leaders, do not hide from culture. They […]