Author Archive | Brian Dodd

12 Signs You Are Serving A Bad Leader

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As a leader, you want those on your team to be blessed, successful, and fulfilled.  But sometimes the opposite is the case. Maggots On A Plane As reported in the February 18, 2024 edition of Morning Brew, a Delta airlines international flight was en route from Amsterdam to Detroit.  Two hours in, it likely felt […]

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15 Leadership Lessons from the Netflix Documentary “The Greatest Night In Pop”

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On Monday, January 28, 1985, the 12th annual American Music Awards (AMA) were taking place in Hollywood, CA.  The awards show featuring numerous musical superstars created an opportunity to address one of the most pressing needs of that time – extreme famine in the country of Ethiopia. After the awards ceremony, dozens of American musical […]

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10 Necessary Skills Of Today’s Innovative Leaders

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The older I get the more I understand and appreciate the importance of stability.  But I also know with the how fast the world is changing and the constant need for innovation.  If you are unable to continually innovate, you will soon become obsolete. When studying innovative organizations many people default to science or technology.  […]

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Dolly Parton’s Definition of Leadership and 7 Things We Can All Learn From It

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“If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then you are an excellent leader.” – Dolly Parton Dolly Parton is a national treasure.  Because of her kindness, philanthropy, entrepreneurial excellence, artistic talents, and just general disposition, you will find very few people who have […]

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The Alarming Truth About Pastoral Pandemic Burnout in 2024

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The global pandemic presented unsurmountable challenges, pushing pastors and church staff to their limits and escalating pastoral burnout to unprecedented levels. The Scope of Pastoral Burnout An astounding 87% of pastors admitted that the pandemic made their job harder, while 72% contemplated resigning over the past few years due to burnout. These aren’t mere periods […]

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