{"id":25590,"date":"2019-10-08T18:31:21","date_gmt":"2019-10-08T22:31:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/?p=25590"},"modified":"2019-10-08T18:32:09","modified_gmt":"2019-10-08T22:32:09","slug":"the-number-one-thing-you-should-give-developing-young-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2019\/10\/08\/the-number-one-thing-you-should-give-developing-young-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"The Number One Thing You Should Give Developing Young Leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>In leadership circles, it is a universal understanding about the high value of young leaders.<\/strong> \u00a0It is also well-known fact you should provide these talented individuals with freedom, resources, a flexible schedule, a sense of community, constant positive and developmental feedback, and an organization with a cause to change the world.<\/p>\n<p>All of those are true but I have discovered something equally or more important you should give developing young leaders. \u00a0Let me explain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>From 2012 through 2016, eight quarterbacks were selected in the top 15 picks of the NFL Draft.<\/strong> \u00a0As rookies, these young leaders had a combined 37-59 (39%) record. \u00a0They won barely over 1\/3 of their games. \u00a0However, during their second year as starters, a significant jump in their development took place. \u00a0This same group of young quarterbacks posted a 63-44 (59%) record.<\/p>\n<p>Here is what the numbers tell us – <strong>The Number One Thing You Should Give Young Leaders is PATIENCE. \u00a0Give the the gift of TIME.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We have such high expectations of young leaders and rightfully, but we may actually be stunting their development. \u00a0You can’t rush the process of growth. \u00a0Everyone wants the harvest before the planting. \u00a0We want Easter without Good Friday. \u00a0We want gain without the pain. \u00a0There is still great value to experience.<\/p>\n<p>Do not unduly pressure young leaders. \u00a0Give them time to grow and develop. \u00a0Food tastes better coming out of a crockpot rather than a microwave. \u00a0Leaders are the same way.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to develop young leaders and watch them grow, thrive, make incredible contributions, and give your organization a sustainable future, then gift them the gifts of patience and time.<\/p>\n<p>They will appreciate it and you will enjoy the results.<\/p>\n<p>For the record, at the time of this writing the following is the record for 2019 NFL second-year quarterbacks. \u00a0Let’s see how they are doing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Buffalo Bills Josh Allen, 4-1<\/li>\n<li>Miami Dolphins Josh Rosen, 0-2<\/li>\n<li>Baltimore Ravens Lamar Jackson, 3-2<\/li>\n<li>Cleveland Browns Baker Mayfield, 2-3<\/li>\n<li>Combined 9-8 (53%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ministrydeal.clickfunnels.com\/timeless_book\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-22013 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/TIMELESS-Blog-01.jpg?resize=250%2C300&ssl=1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/TIMELESS-Blog-01-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/TIMELESS-Blog-01-768x921.jpg 768w, https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/TIMELESS-Blog-01-854x1024.jpg 854w, https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/TIMELESS-Blog-01.jpg 1042w\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>My book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_13?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=brian+dodd+timeless&sprefix=brian+dodd+ti%2Caps%2C154&crid=5C0MPH3P4BMG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong><em>Timeless: 10 Enduring Practices Of Apex Leaders<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is available for purchase. \u00a0If you have ever wanted to become the leader God created you to be, this book is for you! \u00a0By combining leadership lessons from biblical heroes like Jesus, Daniel and Joseph, along with modern day leaders like Bill Gates, Nick Saban, Kobe Bryant and multiple pastors, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_13?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=brian+dodd+timeless&sprefix=brian+dodd+ti%2Caps%2C154&crid=5C0MPH3P4BMG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><em>Timeless<\/em><\/a>\u00a0will equip and inspire you. \u00a0This book is not to be read alone. \u00a0Discussion questions are included in each chapter allowing you to develop those in your circle of influence. \u00a0<strong>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_13?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=brian+dodd+timeless&sprefix=brian+dodd+ti%2Caps%2C154&crid=5C0MPH3P4BMG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><em>HERE<\/em><\/a> or on the image provided and order your copies TODAY.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In leadership circles, it is a universal understanding about the high value of young leaders. \u00a0It is also well-known fact you should provide these talented individuals with freedom, resources, a flexible schedule, a sense of community, constant positive and developmental feedback, and an organization with a cause to change the world. 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