December was a month with many pleasant surprises. I expected a down month because of the holidays but it turned out being the 2nd highest month of traffic since the launch of this site. Because of the holiday season, many of the posts centered on Christmas and church-related issues.  The following are the Top 10 for December […]
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12 Leadership Lessons From Brett Favre’s Final Days
Brian Dodd on December 30, 2010 in Character, Family, Performance, Sports Leadership
As a player, I am a HUGE Brett Favre fan. I have never seen a professional athlete compete with the level of fun and passion that he has during his career. That’s why this past season with the Minnesota Vikings has been so tough for everyone to watch, myself included. Leaders, in particular, should watch Brett with a warning […]
The Importance Of Talent: How Tim Tebow And Cam Newton Changed The Lives Of 4 Head Coaches
Brian Dodd on December 28, 2010 in Great Teams, Sports Leadership
Have you ever thought how one talented individual could change the fortunes of your staff or organization? The solution to any problem you have is a person. Five years ago, Alabama head coach Mike Shula had a huge problem that he knew could be answered by high school phenom Tim Tebow. Let’s recount the timeline of Tebow and the domino effect his […]
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 […]
The Most Disturbing Thing I Saw During Christmas
Brian Dodd on December 26, 2010 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships
Have you noticed how the holidays bring out the absolutely worst in people?  It’s almost as if Christmas and Thanksgiving institutionalize dysfunction. The worst example of this I witnessed on Christmas Eve. It was about 9:00 AM and my wife had sent me to the grocery store to pick up some coleslaw that she had forgotten. […]
16 Leadership Quotes And Principles As A Christmas Gift To You
Brian Dodd on December 24, 2010 in Church Leadership, Great Teams, Performance, Sports Leadership
Merry Christmas everyone! I’m going to keep this post simple. The following are 16 great leadership quotes and principles I have acquired over the last week. I hope you enjoy them. “We’re not looking for just the next hit that’s going to last for 3 months. We want to something that’s going to last for people’s […]
10 Ways To Know Someone Is Leaving Your Church
Brian Dodd on December 23, 2010 in Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Relationships
 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DJddb73OOQ&w=853&h=510] If you haven’t seen the North Point Community Church iPad Band, then check out this incredible video. Why is this important, read below. Does it bother you when someone leaves your church? The reality is that every church has a “back door” that people slip out of. The key leadership question that must be asked […]