Are you the star of your organization? Do you think you should be? If so, how is your attitude?  Are you bitter? Leaders want to lead. That’s normal. But what happens when you’re asked to play a supporting role? How should you handle that? And if you are leading a team of role players, what do you […]
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10 Leadership Quotes From Auburn QB Cam Newton
Brian Dodd on October 26, 2010 in Character, Great Teams, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Can the Auburn Tigers defeat the Alabama Crimson Tide this year?  I think Alabama has the better team but Auburn has the best player.  Cam Newton currently quarterbacks the nation’s #1 team and will win the 2011 Heisman Trophy. The October 22nd edition of the USA Today had a brief feature on the Auburn quarterback. While the […]
10 Tips On Going From Being A Rookie Leader To An Experienced One
Brian Dodd on October 24, 2010 in Church Leadership, Increasing Capacity, Sports Leadership
Do you value and properly evaluate experience? If not, you should. Growing as a leader is a process and if you are a new leader, it can be overwhelming at times. The following are just five surprises that awaited me in my first leadership responsibility: Not everyone did what I asked. Not everyone liked me. Not […]
10 Ripple Effects Of Leadership
Brian Dodd on October 23, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Relationships
Do you understand that the behaviors and decisions you make today determine tomorrow’s success? This is one of the sobering and liberating aspects of leadership. Our actions today have ripple effects that could be felt for years. I am amazed at the recent hypocrisy of the NFL’s stance on “devastating hits”. Players will now be fined […]
7 Things Every Husband Wants His Wife To Praise Him For
Brian Dodd on October 21, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Does anything make you feel as good as when you get a public compliment from your spouse? I have to admit that even after almost 20 years of marriage, I still get a sense of pride when my wife does that. Currently I am reading The Class Of Football edited by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. What is […]
10 Practices Of Highly Undisciplined Leaders
Brian Dodd on October 20, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Great Teams, NBA, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Is there anything more frustrating than watching incredibly talent individuals waste opportunity because they are undisciplined? At the request of my friend Joe Sangl I have given a lot of thought today about undisciplined leaders. What makes someone undisciplined? Are there warning signs that leaders can see so maybe they can correct their behavior? What happens […]
15 Quotes and Action Steps You Can Take To Grow As A Leader
Brian Dodd on October 16, 2010 in Character, Family, Great Teams, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Are you happy with your growth as a leader? After reading this week’s edition of The Sporting News, I have uncovered 15 action steps you can take to accelerate your leadership growth. How Well Do You Prepare? “You’re not going to gain much strength during the season. But during the offseason, when you’re working four days a week, you’re […]