“You’re not one of those people who likes meetings are you?” Those words still sting to this day. The year was 1997 and I was a young, passionate, emerging leader in a cutting-edge, thriving ministry. For the area in which we live, we were breaking new ground and seeing hundreds of unchurched and dechurched individuals […]
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The Type Of Work Successful Leaders Do That Unsuccessful Leaders Don’t
Brian Dodd on December 2, 2014 in Performance
In my work with churches across the country, a large part of my responsibility would be classified as business development. This includes lead generation, connecting with pastors and church leaders, accessing need and opportunity, building relationships and earning enough trust to stand before their Boards and key decision-makers in hopes of serving their long-term stewardship […]
6 Reasons Leaders Fail
Brian Dodd on November 20, 2014 in Performance
Have you recently experienced failure as a leader? If so, I have some good news for you. Failure is part of a leader’s journey. The question is never will you fail? You will. It is unavoidable. The questions is what will you learn from the failure which will help ensure success in the future. […]
14 Things All Pastors, Coaches And Business Leaders Should Know About Developing Team Chemistry
Brian Dodd on November 16, 2014 in Sports Leadership
One of a leader’s greatest challenges is constructing a great team. A team that is profitable, highly-effective and championship level. There are a tremendous number of complexities involved in accomplishing this task – skills, experience, youth, diversity, networks and the one thing which is most elusive of all – team chemistry. Duke Blue Devils head […]
13 Practices Of Leaders Who Experience Success
Brian Dodd on October 16, 2014 in Church Leadership, Performance
Every leader wants to experience success. Leaders want a sense of accomplishment and to advance mission and vision. Early this week I invited you to join me as hosted a INJOY Stewardship Solutions webinar for pastors and church leaders entitled “How To More Money In 2015 Than You Ever Thought Possible.” It was success beyond […]
7 Reasons Your Church, Business Or Team Is Not Reaching Its Potential
Brian Dodd on October 4, 2014 in Sports Leadership
Have you ever wondered why your church, business or team is not reaching its potential? I mean, you have the talent, the facilities, the financial resources and, yes, even the leadership. But your team is simply underachieving. Why? Recently, the Kansas City Royals defeated the Oakland A’s in extra innings in the American League wildcard […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of May 19th
Brian Dodd on May 24, 2014 in Church Leadership, Performance
Is your church, business or organization experiencing declining results? Has momentum been lost? Are you figuring out how to get things moving in a positive direction? If the answer to any of these questions is “YES”, then read this week’s Top 10 list. They will help you begin moving towards the achievement of your goals. […]