I am humbled to give you this next recap of the WCA Global Leadership Summit.  Pranitha Timothy, who has risked her life and bravely rescued over 4,000 people from slavery, and Senior Pastor of Mision Chrstiana Elim in El Salvador, Mario Vega were the speakers. I will never forget Panitha’s session. The following were their comments: “Leaders lead out of who they are on the […]
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8 Ways To Raise A Spoiled And Entitled Child
Brian Dodd on July 4, 2012 in Family
This past Sunday, my pastor Crawford Loritts of Fellowship Bible Church brought an incredible message from the life of Joseph. In addition to being a dear friend and Bible scholar, Crawford has raised four wonderful children and is an expert on parenting. Before giving you his thoughts on how many parents are raising spoiled and entitled […]
20 Lessons From My 3 Churches
Brian Dodd on January 31, 2012 in Church Leadership
Yesterday I provided you a picture into the mind of a young teenage Christian in a composition paper written by my 13-year-old daughter Anna. She creatively called this paper “My 3 Churches”. Because of what they have been exposed to and how they view social justice and the world, I cannot wait to see how God […]
13 Benefits Of Fathers Who Choose Stay With Their Families
Brian Dodd on June 18, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships
My favorite day of the year is Father’s Day! At the Dodd house, we make it a true celebration of all things testosterone! I can’t wait for this weekend! While we may be having a great time this Sunday, I realize there is much dysfunction in our world. For many households, Father’s Day brings heartache stemming from abandonment […]
10 Conclusions About The Power Of A Husband And Father
Brian Dodd on May 29, 2011 in Character, Family, Relationships
As a leader, are you cognizant of how the atmosphere of the room changes when you enter it? When you walk into a room, does the energy level go up? Do people suddenly become silent? Are they excited because you bring solutions or do they smile through gritted teeth knowing that you will eventually leave […]
I Met Someone Who Truly Knows God
Brian Dodd on May 28, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Generosity
Have you ever met someone who after speaking with them you say, “I know I’m  a Christian and I know they are a Christian. But I’m nowhere near the Christian they are. In Heaven, we’re not even living in the same neighborhood!?” I had an experience like that this week. Recently, I have had several conversations with a […]
23 Leadership Quotes From Tim Tebow
Brian Dodd on April 22, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity, Great Teams, Increasing Capacity, NFL Draft, Performance, Relationships, Sports Leadership
This morning on Atlanta’s 790 The Zone, Chris Domino and Nick Cellini interviewed Denver Broncos QB Tim Tebow. Tebow discussed a wide range of topics including Urban Meyer, the revenge game against the Georgia Bulldogs, the NFL Draft, and his work with children. The following are the leadership quotes from this sports icon. “You’ve made us more proud than if you […]
The Most Generous Leader I Know
Brian Dodd on April 17, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Generosity
Recently my family vacationed in Amish country, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. While there, I had the opportunity to learn about the most generous leader I have ever heard of. Ironically, we have all benefited and enjoyed the work and vision of this man. His name is Milton Snavely Hershey, founder of Hershey Chocolate. Here are some […]
Kids Say The Darndest Things
Brian Dodd on March 28, 2011 in Family, Relationships
Has anyone ever said something that was so shocking you just started laughing, especially your children? If so, you should enjoy this story. This past Saturday my wife was attending an all-day conference. As a result, I got to spend the entire day with my daughter. I can’t wait for these times. They are well planned […]
You Matter And Your Life Counts
Brian Dodd on March 15, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships, Sports Leadership
I’ve talked to many people recently who think they are “nothing special” and “their life doesn’t matter much”. If you are feeling this way I want to be completely honest with you – I could not disagree more! If you would give me permission, I would like to speak into your life. Every human being ever […]
The Crisis Of Commitment
Brian Dodd on February 26, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships, Sports Leadership
I have been giving a lot of thought recently to the subject of commitment.  There is, without a doubt, a crisis of commitment in this country.  The following are just some of the problem areas: Marriage Parents who simply give up when raising their children becomes difficult Companies to their employees Employees to their companies Paying your debts […]
15 Benefits Of Pain
Brian Dodd on February 24, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Relationships, Sports Leadership
I came across the following quote this past weekend. It was directed at teenagers but has great significance for those in leadership. “Pain is God’s instrument to expose who we are, explain how life really works and bring us to a junction where we seek Him for answers. Pain is always a precursor to significant […]