 Apex Leadership are the leadership practices, principles, and thought processes of those who are the best at what they do. I am doing much strategic thinking these days on Apex Leaders in an effort to find out what makes them so special. Today I want to take a look at the greatest leader of the ancient world – King […]
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Leadership Lessons From Tom Brady: 8 Qualities To Look For In Those Closest To You
Brian Dodd on January 3, 2011 in Church Leadership, Great Teams, Sports Leadership
The New England Patriots led by head coach Bill Belichick and QB Tom Brady are the odds on favorite to win this year’s Super Bowl. After the mid-season trade of star WR Randy Moss many, including myself, thought the offense would falter. However, because of Brady’s leadership and how he utilized his remaining pieces, the […]
5 Lessons About Apex Leadership I Learned From Chris Tomlin
Brian Dodd on January 2, 2011 in Church Leadership, Increasing Capacity, Performance, Sports Leadership
What is “Apex Leadership”?  Apex Leadership are the leadership practices, principles, and thought processes of those who are the best at what they do.  I am fascinated by Apex Leaders. My family recently began attending Passion City Church in Atlanta on Sunday evenings. PCC’s worship leader Chris Tomlin is the top male vocalist in Christian music currently. He’s the best.  I […]
5 Leadership Lessons From The 2010 Athlete Of The Year
Brian Dodd on December 27, 2010 in Great Teams, Performance, Sports Leadership
The Sporting News just named Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay as its 2010 Athlete of the Year. As Halladay recounts the five most memorable moments of his year, several leadership principles stand out. You Never Have To Recover From A Good Start – On December 16th, 2009, Halladay and his wife, Brandy, attended a 76ers game the day […]
3 Ways To Find That One Person Who Can Change Your Organization
Brian Dodd on December 22, 2010 in Church Leadership, Great Teams, Increasing Capacity, Performance, Sports Leadership
Can one person really make a difference? I think they can and so do general managers in the NHL. The following three individuals were the top picks in the draft and changed the fortunes of their organizations. Alex Ovechkin, the 1st pick in the 2004 NHL Draft, has won multiple Hart Trophies and turned Washington […]
11 Ways To Avoid A Letdown In Performance In 2011
Brian Dodd on December 14, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Great Teams, Sports Leadership
Did you have a productive 2010? If so, are you excited about your organization’s plans for 2011? I hope so but what happens if things do not go according to plan. Are there warning signs that could prevent a letdown in performance? The answer is “YES!” The November 22nd and December 6th editions of The Sporting News featured […]
20 Limitations Of Leadership
Brian Dodd on December 12, 2010 in Church Leadership, Performance
Leaders cannot do everything! In an effort to provide tools and resources for those in leadership positions, the following is a list of items that those on your team must do for themselves. Feel free to post this somewhere in your office! Leaders can cast vision and connect the dots but they cannot give you […]
28 Heisman Quotes From Cam Newton & Andrew Luck On Leadership
Brian Dodd on December 12, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Great Teams, Performance, Sports Leadership
Congratulations to Auburn’s Cam Newton on winning the 2010 Heisman Trophy as college football’s best player. The following are the key leadership quotes from tonight’s Heisman Trophy telecast on ESPN. Initial Comments “Ability is not enough…Intangibles are the key to winning the Heisman Trophy.” – Unknown “He did not want to rob (by being in […]
10 Reasons Your Church Or Organization Is Losing Its Top People
Brian Dodd on December 9, 2010 in Church Leadership, Relationships
For some leaders this is not going to be a Merry Christmas. Over the last several months some very talented people who you relied on greatly have left your church or organization. You have tried to rationalize it but deep down you know it could have been prevented. Going through your mind is meetings that did […]
10 Things That Make Cam Newton A Special Leader
Brian Dodd on December 5, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Great Teams, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Cameron Newton should unanimously win the 2010 Heisman Trophy as college football’s best player. The investigation into his father, Cecil, is ongoing but Cam is proving to be a special player and individual. His performance against South Carolina (335 yards passing 4 TDs, 73 yards rushing 2 TDs) in the SEC Championship game is one of the all-time classic […]
10 Qualities To Look For In A Leader Who Can Turn Your Organization Around
Brian Dodd on December 4, 2010 in Church Leadership, Great Teams, Sports Leadership
Do you have a plan for regaining lost momentum? Do you know what to look for in a leader who can facilitate positive change? The November 22nd edition of The Sporting News featured an article on 10 NFL coaches who would make great hires for any team looking to turn around their fortunes. When looking for a […]
12 Things You Need To Make Room For
Brian Dodd on November 28, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Great Teams, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
Do you feel like if there were 48 hours in a day you still couldn’t get it all done? All leaders frequently experience this. We simply just do not have the room in our schedules or lives to get done what we would like to get done. With Christmas fast approaching, I’m reminded of the innkeeper who […]