Brian Dodd on 'The Games Leaders Play' and How You Can Elevate Your Leadership | Episode 226

It's time to welcome back author and leadership expert, Brian Dodd, to Linch with a Leader. In this episode, Mike Linch and Brian Dodd delve into the multifaceted nature of leadership, exploring themes such as trust, collaboration, personal growth, and the characteristics of elite leaders. They discuss the importance of self-awareness, the law of the second question, and the role of joy in leadership. Brian shares insights from his new book, emphasizing the need for leaders to invest in others and the significance of continual improvement. The conversation highlights the journey from experience to elite leadership and the importance of being coachable.Mike's Biggest Takeaways: Every leader plays the games the same way.The greatest return a leader has is investing in others.Everything rises and falls on leadership.The law of the second question is where the genius is.The solution to your problem is a person.When excellence meets continual improvement, that's elite.You cannot effectively steward authority if you rebel against authority.The ability to self-correct is what separates elite from everyone else.I want this book to multiply leadership.You always want to be in rooms where you're not the smartest person.Brian's Best Quotes:"Everything rises and falls on leadership.""The solution to your problem is a person.""I want this book to multiply leadership."Welcome to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, where you're invited to join the spiritual principles behind big success, with host Mike Linch.Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode: Watch: @linchwithaleader Prefer just listening? SUBSCRIBE to the podcast here:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dJfeLbikJlKlBqAx6mDYW?si=6ffed84956cb4848Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/linch-with-a-leader/id1279929826Find show notes and more information at: www.mikelinch.comFollow for EVERYDAY leadership content and interaction:Follow on X: https://x.com/mikelinch?s=20Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikelinch?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://www.instagram.com/mikelinch/?...JOIN Mike for a Sunday at NorthStar Church:www.northstarchurch.org Watch: @nsckennesaw Follow Brian Dodd:X: https://x.com/BrianKDoddBrian Dodd on Leadership: https://briandoddonleadership.com/Read 'The Games Leaders Play':https://www.amazon.com/Games-Leaders-Play-Difference-Athletics/dp/B0DLQN9Z9W/ref=zg_bsnr_g_266218_d_sccl_45/stores/page/C7845D61-EF1D-4483-9C48-068E94B075EB/&ref=sbm_ilm_bs/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=l7g5F&content-id=amzn1.sym.af39b8e0-2e96-47e8-98c9-3ba9ca524221&pf_rd_p=af39b8e0-2e96-47e8-98c9-3ba9ca524221&pf_rd_r=NQ9NK1WC67A413S297NE&pd_rd_wg=VNPyz&pd_rd_r=b7e4e2d2-09b9-411b-9619-a9b97c06bb24#leadershipdevelopment #leadershipinsights #leadershipchallenges