About a decade we were all praying the Prayer Of Jabez. We asked God to enlarge our borders, increase our territory, and expand our influence. We still pray this. So what happens if God actually does it? I have much compassion for Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel. One year ago he was a redshirt freshman […]
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10 Practices Of Highly Successful Leaders Who Are Champions
Brian Dodd on July 10, 2013 in Great Teams
Leaders work very hard and sacrifice much for the success of others. Few things are then as satisfying as reaching your full potential in context of a championship team. Leaders are also continual learners. In the July 1st edition of Sports Illustrated, the 2013 NHL Champion Chicago Blackhawks were profiled. Special attention was paid to […]
15 Practices Of Successful Leaders Who Excel Under Pressure
Brian Dodd on June 20, 2013 in Great Teams, LeBron James
As a leader are you currently feeling overwhelming pressure? Have life’s demands become too much for you to handle? Are you constantly looking for solutions or even temporary relief from the issues you face? These feelings are a periodic reality in the life of a leader. No one is immune. The two most exciting words […]
16 Qualities The Very Best Leaders Possess
Brian Dodd on June 20, 2013 in LeBron James, Sports Leadership
Apex Leaders are the very best at what they do. They have transcended their industry and have become iconic figures in their areas of discipline. Often times, because of skill and personality they are required to take their organizations on their back and personally lead their teams to success. Tuesday evening we were witnesses to […]
7 Things You Can Do To Become A Champion When You Keep Coming In 2nd Place
Brian Dodd on May 15, 2013 in Sports Leadership
“I’ve been second my whole life. I was the second best player in high school. I was the second pick in the draft. I’ve been second in the MVP voting three times. I came in second in the Finals. I’m tired of being second. I’m not going to settle for that. I’m done with it.” […]
24 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Mike Krzyzewski – Chick-Fil-A Leadercast
Brian Dodd on May 10, 2013 in Sports Leadership
Earlier today I attended the Chick-Fil-A Leadercast along with the entire Rocket Company team. The following is a series of posts from the leadership learnings from the day. This afternoon’s session included Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski, the winningest coach in college basketball history. Coach K gave some incredible insights into building a team by recounting his experience as the […]
13 Practices Of Highly Successful Leaders
Brian Dodd on May 8, 2013 in Sports Leadership
Few things are as wonderful as serving under highly successful leadership. Highly successful leaders create environments where people can soar and reach their full potential. The opposite is true as well. No matter how good your products or services may be, leadership will always be the lid that keeps your organization from going to the […]
The One Thing That Disqualifies Even Successful Leaders
Brian Dodd on April 7, 2013 in Sports Leadership
Are there times when the fact you are doing a great job does not matter? Are there times when the performance of the team you lead has dramatically increased but yet you still lose our job? Are there times when improved metrics matter little when evaluating your leadership? The sobering answer is Yes. The Oakland […]
14 Practices Of Highly Successful Leaders
Brian Dodd on April 4, 2013 in Sports Leadership
Leaders never confuse activity with accomplishment. They deeply desire to make a difference with their lives. They want to capture new territory. Leaders want to find solutions, improve the quality of life for others, and advance mission and vision. They want to be not only successful but highly successful. Few leaders are as highly successful […]
9 Things Great Leaders Do To Find Their Dream Job
Brian Dodd on March 13, 2013 in Sports Leadership
Finding a dream job is a desire and wish of every leader. Some are fortunate enough to have that job which perfectly fits their skills, passion, experience, while also meeting their financial needs. The question becomes is there a formula in which to find such a job? In his fantastic book War Room, author Michael […]
11 Quotes On Leadership And Faith From Mariano Rivera’s Retirement Announcement
Brian Dodd on March 9, 2013 in Sports Leadership
http://youtu.be/Rox_Tw-E1zo Today New York Yankees legendary relief pitcher Mariano Rivera officially announced his retirement from the game of baseball. An argument can be made that Rivera played his position better than any other player has ever played their position in baseball’s history. The following are 11 quotes on leadership and faith from a man who […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of March 4th
Brian Dodd on March 8, 2013 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Great Teams, Sports Leadership
The following are the Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of March 4th. They fall into two categories – Incredibly Emotional and Incredibly Practical. Do not miss these 10 posts. My Interview With 2 Women About Their Choice To Have An Abortion by Paul Alexander Five Commandments For The Media Savvy Pastor by Phil Cooke […]