I would suspect anyone that owns a car has at some point inadvertently driven over a small animal. The real issue becomes how did you feel immediately afterwards. There are researchers who have discovered it says a lot about what type of leader you are. The July/August edition of Inc. magazine takes a look at a recent study done […]
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18 Leadership Quotes On Success
Brian Dodd on July 5, 2012 in Great Teams, Sports Leadership
Periodically I conduct what is called a “Quote Flush”. In an effort to please my wife, I go through a number of magazines, capture the great leadership quotes, and then permanently remove the old publications from the family coffee table and place them in the garbage. With that as tonight’s project, the following are leadership […]
14 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From The Amazing Spider-Man
Brian Dodd on July 3, 2012 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Movies
The Amazing Spider-Man is just that – Amazing! Directed by Marc Webb, this re-boot of the classic franchise is just what the series needed. After watching the dreadful Spider-Man 3, this film is an example to all leaders of floundering organizations how to regain lost momentum. The following are the leadership principles and quotes from the movie opening […]
This Is Perhaps The Most Influential Leader On Any Team
Brian Dodd on June 28, 2012 in Church Leadership, Great Teams
We often think the most influential leader on a team is the person out front. People look at “the face of the organization” and think they are the ones setting the pace and agenda of the team. Sometimes that is the case but many times it is not. The legendary John Maxwell made The Law of […]
10 Things Business Leaders Can Learn From Local Churches
Brian Dodd on June 24, 2012 in Church Leadership
There has been a one-way conversation going on for the past 15 years that needs to be more balanced. The local church has continually looked to the business community for ideas. The business community rarely, if ever, looks to local church for ideas. As an example, Fast Company magazine unveiled The World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies […]
8 Practices Of Leaders Of Highly Successful Teams
Brian Dodd on June 23, 2012 in Church Leadership, Great Teams, Sports Leadership
Everyone wants to be part of a championship unit.  No one wants to waste time by being part of churches or organizations that continually fail or come up short. Leaders, in particular, want to do something significant with their lives. And they want to do in the context of community. If you are fortunate enough to be part of something […]
4 Practices Of Successful Organizations Who Develop Young Leaders
Brian Dodd on June 19, 2012 in Great Teams
Most organizations I deal with want to develop young leaders. I often hear the phrase that “we want to get younger.” I understand what they are saying. They wish to remain relevant and have long-term viability. The reality is that young leaders do not arrive on your team as finished products. We are willing to wait for […]