Brian Dodd On Leadership

Have you ever had any bad or annoying habits as a leader?  I have.  About 10 years ago, whenever I would make a request of my team or daughter that was ignored, not acknowledged, or not put into action in what I felt was a timely enough manner, I would say, “Let me try this again” and then repeat my request. [...]

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 children, [...]

“That was the best movie I’ve ever seen.” – My daughter. I’ve written reviews for movies like Thor, X-Men, and The Rising Of The Planet Of The Apes. Those type of movies are fun and a nice release but the reality is that they don’t have the ability to change a human life. With the [...]

There are few things I enjoy more than a great, inspirational family movie.  A great Christmas gift would be today’s dvd release of Dolphin Tale. This movie is about a fatherless (more on that later) and lonely boy named Sawyer who finds meaning and purpose in the rehabilitation of a beached dolphin named Winter.  I can’t recommend this movie enough.   The following [...]

As a husband and father, I think it is pretty clear what I value.  I think it is pretty clear what is important to me.  But what does my wife and daughter think I value most?  Would it be the same list?  What do I communicate about my priorities on a daily basis?  What legacy am [...]