Brian Dodd On Leadership

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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.
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.
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.
8 Ways to Find (and Keep) Great Staff

Jul 16, 2024 | briandoddonleadership.com | Brian Dodd

Church staffing is not a task to be taken lightly – it’s akin to constructing a ministry partnership. The church staffing process is similar to a matchmaking game where the goal is not merely hiring someone with the desired skills but finding a true ministry partner who aligns with the church’s mission and values. Here are few strategies to help simplify this complex process:1.
The Number One Thing Leaders Are Remembered For

Jul 13, 2024 | briandoddonleadership.com | Brian Dodd

The only people who will remember how much overtime you worked will be your children. Someone will one day put your awards and trophies in a cardboard box. Your accomplishments will eventually be minimized because people will think they could have done the job better than you. So what will people actually remember about you? An Impactful LeaderYou may or may not be familiar with the name Larry Keith. If not, he likely know his work.
3 Things You Must Embrace To Accomplish Anything Significant

Jul 7, 2024 | briandoddonleadership.com | Brian Dodd

Amy Appelhans Gubser is a 55-year-old neonatal nurse. She works in the University of California-San Francisco’s pediatric ICU unit. In addition to being an everyday hero who helps families deal with some of life’s most challenging issues, she just accomplished something no one else has ever done before. Gubser recently swam the 30-miles from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Farallon Islands without a wet suit.