{"id":35760,"date":"2023-09-30T09:35:19","date_gmt":"2023-09-30T13:35:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/?p=35760"},"modified":"2023-09-30T20:58:18","modified_gmt":"2023-10-01T00:58:18","slug":"jeff-henderson-deion-sanders-a-new-perspective-on-innovation-and-the-top-10-most-read-leadership-posts-of-september-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2023\/09\/30\/jeff-henderson-deion-sanders-a-new-perspective-on-innovation-and-the-top-10-most-read-leadership-posts-of-september-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Jeff Henderson, Deion Sanders, a New Perspective on Innovation, and The Top 10 Most Read Leadership Posts Of September 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>A Historic Performance<\/h2>\n<p>This past weekend, the Miami Dolphins scored an astonishing 70 points in their victory over the Denver Broncos.\u00a0 It was the second most points ever scored in a NFL regular season game.<\/p>\n<h2>A Different Perspective<\/h2>\n<p>Afterwards, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel gave all leaders a new definition of innovation.\u00a0 He said,\u00a0“We’re going to do the opposite of what everyone else is doing.\u00a0 That’s the only way to be innovative.\u00a0 When designing an offense you should break the rules of what previous coaches have taught.\u00a0 If you’re following the rules the defense has an advantage.”<\/p>\n<p>To be innovative you must break the rules and often do things the opposite of which everyone else is doing them.<\/p>\n<p>That’s going to be tough for all rule-followers to hear!<\/p>\n<h2>A Difference-Making Leader<\/h2>\n<p>Before getting to this month’s Top 10 Most Read Posts lists, I want to make you aware of my recent interactions with Jeff Henderson.\u00a0 Jeff is an amazing leader and was featured as this month’s most read post <a href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2023\/08\/31\/today-i-saw-jeff-henderson-do-something-ive-never-seen-another-conference-speaker-do-before\/\">Today I Saw Jeff Henderson Do Something I\u2019ve Never Seen Another Conference Speaker Do Before<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Afterwards, he was kind enough to be a guest on the <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/episode-64-communicating-what-you-are-for-with-jeff\/id1436762846?i=1000629687910\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Pursuit Of Service Podcast<\/a> I co-host with Jeff Wright.\u00a0 You can hear our conversation by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/episode-64-communicating-what-you-are-for-with-jeff\/id1436762846?i=1000629687910\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">HERE<\/a>.\u00a0 You will want to read that post and listen to our conversation.\u00a0 Jeff H’s thoughts will make you a better leader.<\/p>\n<h2>The Top 10 Most Read Leadership Posts Of September 2023<\/h2>\n<p>The following are The Top 10 Most Read Leadership Posts Of September 2023 as determined by you the readers:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2023\/08\/31\/today-i-saw-jeff-henderson-do-something-ive-never-seen-another-conference-speaker-do-before\/\">Today I Saw Jeff Henderson Do Something I\u2019ve Never Seen Another Conference Speaker Do Before<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2023\/09\/07\/8-leadership-lessons-from-coach-prime-deion-sanderss-tcu-pregame-speech-includes-full-transcript\/\" aria-label=\"\u201c8 Leadership Lessons From Coach Prime Deion Sanders\u2019s TCU Pregame Speech (Includes Full Transcript)\u201d (Edit)\">8 Leadership Lessons From Coach Prime Deion Sanders\u2019s TCU Pregame Speech (Includes Full Transcript)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2023\/09\/10\/if-a-leader-doesnt-do-this-they-arent-worth-following\/\" aria-label=\"\u201cIf A Leader Doesn\u2019t Do This, They Aren\u2019t Worth Following\u201d (Edit)\">If A Leader Doesn\u2019t Do This, They Aren\u2019t Worth Following<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2023\/09\/04\/7-qualities-of-the-type-of-leader-every-organization-wants\/\" aria-label=\"\u201c7 Qualities Of The Type Of Leader Every Organization Wants\u201d (Edit)\">7 Qualities Of The Type Of Leader Every Organization Wants<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2023\/09\/03\/9-leadership-quotes-and-lessons-from-the-gran-turismo-movie\/\" aria-label=\"\u201c9 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Gran Turismo The Movie\u201d (Edit)\">9 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Gran Turismo The Movie<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2023\/09\/05\/the-4-levels-of-competitors-in-every-organization-and-9-more-most-read-leadership-posts-of-august-23\/\" aria-label=\"\u201cThe 4 Levels Of Competitors In Every Organization and 9 More Most Read Leadership Posts of August \u201923\u201d (Edit)\">The 4 Levels Of Competitors In Every Organization and 9 More Most Read Leadership Posts of August \u201923<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2023\/09\/24\/10-leadership-lessons-im-learning-right-now-which-i-think-will-help-you-as-well\/\" aria-label=\"\u201c10 Leadership Lessons I\u2019m Learning Right Now Which I Think Will Help You As Well\u201d (Edit)\">10 Leadership Lessons I\u2019m Learning Right Now Which I Think Will Help You As Well<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2023\/09\/18\/5-things-rarely-talked-about-but-are-often-the-difference-between-success-and-failure\/\" aria-label=\"\u201c5 Things Rarely Talked About But Are Often The Difference Between Success And Failure\u201d (Edit)\">5 Things Rarely Talked About But Are Often The Difference Between Success And Failure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2023\/09\/12\/7-lessons-for-leaders-who-are-in-over-their-heads\/\" aria-label=\"\u201c7 Lessons For Leaders Who Are In Over Their Heads\u201d (Edit)\">7 Lessons For Leaders Who Are In Over Their Heads<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2023\/09\/11\/the-secret-7-steps-to-a-winning-culture-2\/\" aria-label=\"\u201c\u201cThe Secret\u201d \u2013 7 Steps To A Winning Culture\u201d (Edit)\">\u201cThe Secret\u201d \u2013 7 Steps To A Winning Culture<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Hidden Gems<\/h2>\n<p>The following are 13 Hidden Gems which did not make the Top 10.\u00a0 I hope you enjoy them the second time around.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2023\/09\/02\/4-leadership-lessons-from-nebraskas-record-breaking-womens-volleyball-attendance-record\/\" aria-label=\"\u201c4 Leadership Lessons From Nebraska\u2019s Record Breaking Women\u2019s Volleyball Attendance Record\u201d (Edit)\">4 Leadership Lessons From Nebraska\u2019s Record Breaking Women\u2019s Volleyball Attendance Record<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2023\/09\/06\/6-signs-your-church-needs-outside-professional-advice\/\" aria-label=\"\u201c6 Signs Your Church Needs Outside Professional Advice\u201d (Edit)\">6 Signs Your Church Needs Outside Professional Advice<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2023\/09\/09\/pressure-havoc-change-relevancy-and-options-the-backstory-of-5-leadership-lessons-im-learning\/\" aria-label=\"\u201cPressure, Havoc, Change, Relevancy, and Options. The Backstory of 5 Leadership Lessons I\u2019m Learning.\u201d (Edit)\">Pressure, Havoc, Change, Relevancy, and Options. The Backstory of 5 Leadership Lessons I\u2019m Learning.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2023\/09\/13\/3-keys-to-having-the-best-year-of-your-career-lessons-from-atlanta-braves-home-run-leader-matt-olson\/\" aria-label=\"\u201c3 Keys To Having The Best Year Of Your Career: Lessons From Atlanta Braves Home Run Leader Matt Olson\u201d (Edit)\">3 Keys To Having The Best Year Of Your Career: Lessons From Atlanta Braves Home Run Leader Matt Olson<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2023\/09\/14\/barnas-making-space-podcast-series-recap-with-carey-nieuwhof-derwin-gray-and-others\/\" aria-label=\"\u201cBarna\u2019s \u201cMaking Space\u201d Podcast Series Recap with Carey Nieuwhof, Derwin Gray, and Others\u201d (Edit)\">Barna\u2019s \u201cMaking Space\u201d Podcast Series Recap with Carey Nieuwhof, Derwin Gray, and Others<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2023\/09\/16\/john-maxwells-the-law-of-the-inner-circle-youre-either-coaching-it-or-allowing-it-to-happen-beyonces-influence-and-4-keys-to-innovation\/\" aria-label=\"\u201cThe Law of the Inner Circle, \u201cYou\u2019re Either Coaching It Or Allowing It To Happen\u201d, Beyonce\u2019s Influence, & 4 Keys To Innovation\u201d (Edit)\">The Law of the Inner Circle, \u201cYou\u2019re Either Coaching It Or Allowing It To Happen\u201d, Beyonce\u2019s Influence, & 4 Keys To Innovation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2023\/09\/17\/the-one-important-message-both-new-and-experienced-leaders-need-to-embrace\/\" aria-label=\"\u201cThe One Important Message Both New And Experienced Leaders Need To Embrace\u201d (Edit)\">The One Important Message Both New And Experienced Leaders Need To Embrace<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2023\/09\/19\/3-things-that-current-research-is-telling-us-about-motivating-your-team\/\" aria-label=\"\u201c3 Things That Current Research Is Telling Us About Motivating Your Team\u201d (Edit)\">3 Things That Current Research Is Telling Us About Motivating Your Team<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2023\/09\/20\/9-things-leaders-must-do-to-effectively-lead-by-example\/\" aria-label=\"\u201c9 Things Leaders Must Do To Effectively Lead By Example\u201d (Edit)\">9 Things Leaders Must Do To Effectively Lead By Example<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2023\/09\/23\/7-reasons-why-even-the-best-leaders-need-a-coach\/\" aria-label=\"\u201c7 Reasons Why Even The Best Leaders Need A Coach\u201d (Edit)\">7 Reasons Why Even The Best Leaders Need A Coach<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2023\/09\/25\/7-things-you-can-do-to-earn-a-leaders-trust\/\" aria-label=\"\u201c7 Things You Can Do To Earn A Leader\u2019s Trust\u201d (Edit)\">7 Things You Can Do To Earn A Leader\u2019s Trust<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2023\/09\/27\/3-things-the-most-successful-leaders-talk-about-when-they-get-together\/\" aria-label=\"\u201c4 Things The Most Successful Leaders Talk About When They Get Together\u201d (Edit)\">4 Things The Most Successful Leaders Talk About When They Get Together<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/briandoddonleadership.com\/2023\/09\/28\/one-thing-which-allows-leaders-to-truly-make-a-difference-and-stand-out-from-all-others\/\" aria-label=\"\u201cOne Thing Which Allows Leaders To Truly Make A Difference And Stand Out From All Others\u201d (Edit)\">One Thing Which Allows Leaders To Truly Make A Difference And Stand Out From All Others<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What an incredible month of leadership lessons we had!\u00a0 I can’t wait to invest in your leadership this next month.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/h6O8tP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-32504 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/w_bril07c8.jpg?resize=232%2C300&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/w_bril07c8.jpg?resize=232%2C300&ssl=1 232w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/w_bril07c8.jpg?resize=790%2C1024&ssl=1 790w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/briandoddonleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/w_bril07c8.jpg?resize=768%2C995&ssl=1 768w, 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