Is there a person you desperately want to add to your staff or team? If you are trying to build a quality organization, you have thought about this subject countless times. This past weekend the Philadelphia Eagles shocked the football world by signing the game’s top free agent, cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha. Only hours before the signing, most expected him […]
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Why These People Are The Best At What They Do
Brian Dodd on June 29, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Great Teams, Increasing Capacity, NBA, Performance, Sports Leadership
I love Apex Leaders, those who are the best at what they do. The following are 2011 championship performers in various areas of the sports world. Their insights are applicable to anyone wanting to lead a great organization: June 27th Sports Illustrated People Skills – Nick Faldo says of U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy, “(He […]
12 Leadership Quotes And Prinicples From LeBron James And The Miami Heat
Brian Dodd on May 28, 2011 in Great Teams, LeBron James, NBA, Sports Leadership
The Miami Heat are the Eastern Conference champions and the odds-on favorite to become NBA champions. The following is a chronological look at leadership quotes from members of the team throughout their play-off journey. For anyone looking to build a championship culture, these insights are invaluable. April 11th Sporting News Unselfishness – “For me, just finding […]
20 Leadership Lessons On Building A Dream Team: A Case Study Of LeBron James And The Miami Heat
Brian Dodd on May 11, 2011 in Church Leadership, Great Teams, LeBron James, NBA, Performance, Sports Leadership
Pastors, do you want to hire that great music leader or staff member? Business leader, do you want to acquire that amazingly talented person who works for the competition? Coaches, do you want to build a Dream Team like the Miami Heat? All leaders lay in bed at night and dream about what could be […]
15 Leadership Quotes From Alabama Crimson Tide Head Coach Nick Saban
Brian Dodd on May 6, 2011 in Character, Great Teams, Sports Leadership
On May 3rd, Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban appeared on Atlanta’s 790 The Zone as part of the Chick-Fil-A Celebrity Golf Tournament. The following are the insights shared by this great leader. “You got a great player but you got a better person.” – Saban on the Atlanta Falcons drafting Julio Jones “There […]
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 […]
How To Build A Champion Part 3
Brian Dodd on August 19, 2010 in Great Teams, Performance, Sports Leadership
The following is the final list of ten leadership excerpts from Christopher Price’s book The Blueprint that chronicles the construction of the New England Patriots. Regardless of your profession, these leadership lessons apply across all disciplines.  Old guys had started the process of “regulating” the locker room. Brady recognized the importance of team building, of the […]