Brian Dodd On Leadership

Last night my family went out for what was to be a nice, quiet dinner at a local pizza restaurant.  Unfortunately we sat in a booth next to a couple arguing…very loudly. Here is what I picked up: The man had left his wife and kids. The lady was in counseling. He wanted to discuss the [...]

Today I was exposed to the finest teaching on effectively delivering cross-cultural, multi-racial, and multi-generational ministry that I’ve ever heard from Pastor Derwin Gray of the incredible Transformation Church located in Rock Hill, SC.  Pastor Gray is an absolutely AMAZING leader!!!  As a former NFL player and now pastor, he is being used by God to serve others and transform the way we view those around us, especially [...]

In six months I will be celebrating my 10th anniversary at Injoy Stewardship Solutions.  I have spent a lot of time lately thinking about the events that resulted into my being hired at this wonderful organization that helps fund vision for church leaders. In 2002,  my wife and I were deeply committed to her being a [...]

I’ve been thinking a lot about forgiveness and its role in leadership lately.  Leaders are high achievers and demand excellence from those they surround themselves with.  And even more than excellence, leaders demand loyalty. But what happens when loyalty is violated and trust is lost.  Can it be regained?  I think it can if the [...]

Today I was having lunch with a friend and we were discussing social media in general and blogging in particular.  Then he said, “Brian, you know how to increase your blog stats?  Talk about sex!  They will go straight up!” Then I said, “I’ve never written on it because frankly, I don’t think I have [...]