The following are the Top 10 leadership posts I read the week of December 3rd. There is something here for everyone. After reading the ones of interest to you, I would like to hear your feedback. These posts will make you a better leader. Does God Retweet by Christina Chaey at www.FastCompany.com. This post profiles a […]
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6 Qualities Of A Great Motivational Speech
Brian Dodd on November 7, 2012 in Sports Leadership
This past Sunday, Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano delivered the greatest motivational speech I have ever heard. Pagano’s post-game speech is provided for you above. Earlier this year, Pagano was named head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. Unfortunately, he was later diagnosed in September with leukemia and is currently on a leave of absence fighting that dreadful illness. This […]
9 Leadership Quotes On Leaving A Legacy By Atlanta Braves Chipper Jones
Brian Dodd on September 18, 2012 in Sports Leadership
Living in the Atlanta area, I am privileged to witness first-hand the final weeks of the career of Atlanta Braves future Hall of Famer Chipper Jones. Jones, who was profiled in today’s USA Today, has been the face of our franchise for two decades. What was intended as a celebratory article led me to do some sobering self-examination.  Jones’s ability as an athlete […]
10 Practices Of Highly Ineffective Leaders
Brian Dodd on September 17, 2012 in Church Leadership, Great Teams, Sports Leadership
Have you ever worked for a highly ineffective leader? I have and most likely so have you. What was always interesting to me is that many of these leaders had no one who could be completely honest with them. The result was a continual conversation about “the king who has no clothes.” In the September 10th […]
5 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From The Baltimore Ravens Ray Lewis
Brian Dodd on September 3, 2012 in Sports Leadership
For those of who may not know, I am a HUGE NFL fan. My pre-season Super Bowl prediction is that the Baltimore Ravens will defeat the Green Bay Packers and become this year’s NFL champs. Part of the reason I feel this way is because of the inspirational leadership of Ray Lewis. The video above is his post-game speech after the team’s loss in last year’s […]
18 Leadership Quotes From Some Of The Greatest Athletes In The World
Brian Dodd on August 30, 2012 in Sports Leadership
Today my wife had enough. She felt there were way too many Sports Illustrateds lying around the house. So before she threw them all away, I wanted to capture the leadership quotes from various issues from and about the greatest athletes in the world. August 27, 2012 – California Angels outfielder Mike Trout “Mike makes it look easy. […]
6 Lessons Andrew Luck Teaches Young Leaders About Earning Respect
Brian Dodd on August 25, 2012 in Church Leadership, Sports Leadership
A mistake I often see young leaders make is confusing position and influence. Just because you have a title or position, it does not mean you will have influence and respect from those on your team. Compliance is given. Respect must be earned. So this begs the question – How does a young leader, especially […]
17 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Heisman Trophy-Favorite USC QB Matt Barkley
Brian Dodd on August 18, 2012 in Character, Great Teams, Sports Leadership
The USC Trojans are a popular pre-season pick to be college football’s best team in 2012. Leading the Trojans this year will be their pre-season Heisman-favorite quarterback Matt Barkley. In the August 20th edition of Sports Illustrated, writer Lee Jenkins takes an in-depth look at this incredible athlete and leader. The following are the leadership principles and […]
10 Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Lolo Jones On Handling Failure And Disappointment
Brian Dodd on August 9, 2012 in Character, Church Leadership, Excellence, Sports Leadership
Have you ever given everything, I mean everything, you have to a relationship, project, church, career, or your family only to see it come crashing down around you? Do you remember the pain and disappointment? The deep sense of loss and waste? Were you left wondering what you would do next or if you had any self-worth at all? […]
4 Indicators That Your Church Is Making Progress
Brian Dodd on August 7, 2012 in Church Leadership, Great Teams, Sports Leadership
“Progress is everywhere.” – Sports Illustrated’s Peter King after visiting the San Francisco 49ers training camp Is your church making progress? Other than attendance and giving numbers, are there other indicators that progress is being made? More importantly, would the people sitting in your congregation each week feel that your church is making progress? How would they […]
35 Inspirational Hall Of Fame Leadership Quotes By Curtis Martin
Brian Dodd on August 5, 2012 in Character
Earlier this evening, former New York Jets and New England Patriots running back Curtis Martin, the NFL’s fourth all-time leading rusher, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Before we get to the quotes from his induction speech, the following were some comments he made earlier this week on ESPN’s Mike and Mike radio show: “I never really watched […]
10 Lessons Pastors And Business Leaders Can Learn From College Football’s Top 10 Teams Of 2012
Brian Dodd on July 30, 2012 in Great Teams
The college football season kicks off with two games on Thursday, August 30th. Recently an ESPNU panel of experts ranked their preseason Top 25 teams. I love analyzing great sports teams because they offer multiple transferable concepts to church, business, and non-profit leaders. The following are the ESPNU’s Top 10 preseason teams in descending order with lessons all leaders can learn from. After an […]