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20 Signs of a Great Speech That Sadly Changes No One's Life

Oct 28, 2024 | churchleaders.com | Brian Dodd

A reporter once said of Abraham Lincoln prior to his presidency, “His speaking went to the heart because it came from the heart. I have heard celebrated orators who could start thunders of applause without changing any man’s opinion. Mr. Lincoln’s great speech was of the higher type, which produced conviction in others because of the conviction of the speaker himself. ”These words are from Doris Kearns Goodwin’s new book, Leadership in Turbulent Times, which I am currently reading.
2 Surprising Generational Differences in Church Staff

Oct 2, 2024 | briandoddonleadership.com | Brian Dodd

The dynamics of generational differences can significantly impact the health of church staff teams. This discussion is crucial to understanding how to maximize the strengths and address the challenges each age group brings to the table. Today, let’s examine these findings from our 2024 Church Staff Health Assessment. Generational Findings in Church StaffOlder Staff are Thriving: Staff members aged 45 to 64 are typically thriving in their ministry work.
4 Things Every Leader Needs To Do If They Want To Go From Excellence To Elite

Oct 1, 2024 | briandoddonleadership.com | Brian Dodd

The Value of ExcellenceWe love excellence and have a deep appreciation for it. Whenever we experience excellence, whether in life, business, sports, entertainment, or even enjoying a meal at a restaurant, it brings us a sense of satisfaction and joy. But believe it or not, there is a level above excellence. There is a small handful of organizations and individuals who aspire to go to an even higher level. They go from excellence to becoming elite. These are the best of the best.
7 Improvements New Leaders Should Bring to Your Organization

Sep 19, 2024 | churchleaders.com | Brian Dodd

On March 20, 2020, free agent quarterback Tom Brady signed a two-year $50 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The six-time Super Bowl champion immediately changed the culture of not just the locker room, but the entire franchise. On page 91 of Tom Moore’s excellent book “The Players’ Coach: From Bradshaw to Manning, Brady, and Beyond,” he writes about what the addition of Brady meant to the Buccaneers organization. Moore observed,I knew what he brought to an organization: ownership.
3 Life-Changing Leadership Lessons From 2 Coaches Who Are Changing Lives

Sep 17, 2024 | briandoddonleadership.com | Brian Dodd

Each week I am privileged to participate in a Zoom Bible study with dozens of high school, collegiate, and professional baseball scouts and coaches. A picture of our time together is shown above. It has become my favorite forty-five minutes of the week. I am constantly challenged and encouraged by these men who come together and combine their love of Jesus and baseball. 2 Highly Successful CoachesTwo of the men on the call who impact my life the most are coaches Keith Madison and Clint Hurdle.
3 Differences between Winning and Losing Teams & 4 More Lessons on Achieving Superior Results

Sep 8, 2024 | briandoddonleadership.com | Brian Dodd

The following are 5 things you need to know to achieving superior results:3 Differences between Winning and Losing TeamsOn July 30th, the Cleveland Guardians traded for San Francisco Giants pitcher Alex Cobb. Cobb’s thoughts on joining a first-place squad are interesting and teach us a lot about leadership. He said in this article from The Athletic, “I haven’t been part of a team with the amount of energy these guys bring every single night.
6 Tests To Know if Someone Is a True Friend

Aug 24, 2024 | churchleaders.com | Brian Dodd

One of the things many leaders struggle with the most is loneliness. Many feel like everyone wants something from them. They don’t know who to trust. Therefore, many leaders want to know if there is a criteria on how to recognize if someone is a true friend or not. Well, fortunately there is and the answer is located in the best leadership book ever written. In the Bible, the book of 2 Timothy is Paul’s deathbed letter to Timothy.
13 Signs of Organizations with a Healthy Learning Culture

Aug 22, 2024 | briandoddonleadership.com | Brian Dodd

Let’s combine two leadership concepts. First is culture. Seth Godin says, “Culture is 11 words – This is who we are and this is what we do.” Second, is continual learning. Smart leaders are passionate about personal growth and part of growth is constant learning. Combining these two fundamental leadership concepts results in the creation of a learning culture. Recently, I saw a video produced by the Aspen Group which provided a masterclass on creating a healthy learning culture.
10 Books Every Leader Should Read on Building Winning Cultures in High-Pressure Environments

Aug 15, 2024 | briandoddonleadership.com | Brian Dodd

Several years back I began a deep-dive into the leadership lessons you can learn from European soccer. The level of intensity, pressure, expectations, elite talent, and how entire communities lived and died with the success of their clubs attracted me. I wanted to know what it is like to lead in those type of environments. I cannot begin to tell you how this study has improved my leadership.
The #1 Leadership Lesson From Starbuck’s Change of CEO

Aug 14, 2024 | briandoddonleadership.com | Brian Dodd

On Tuesday, August 13th Starbucks relived CEO Laxman Narasimhan of his duties approximately 16 months after naming him to the post. One of the primary reasons was the company’s stock dropped 22% since his appointment in March 2023. The coffee company replaced him with Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol. Prior to his work at Chipotle, Niccol oversaw Taco Bell’s “Live Man” era. From there he went to Chipotle to help the company regain lost momentum coming off its E. coli concerns.