I am a big Marvel movie buff and today I saw The Wolverine. Hugh Jackman is back for the sixth time portraying the X-Men character that has defined his career. It is a great movie. What I enjoyed most about the latest installment and what makes it distinct is it is more serious and suspenseful […]
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11 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From White House Down
Brian Dodd on June 29, 2013 in Movies
Leaders need fun too. There are times in a leader’s life when he/she simply needs to turn the brain off, relax, and have a great time. That is why I love White House Down. It is all action, adventure, and testosterone. Guys, this is the movie for you! “Voters today want somebody cool.” – President […]
11 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From World War Z
Brian Dodd on June 22, 2013 in Church Leadership, Movies
This evening I watched the new Brad Pitt film World War Z. While certainly not for the whole family, there some vital leadership lessons that pastors and church leaders can learn from this movie. Check out the 11 quotes and lessons listed below. Pay special attention to the fifth lesson below on movement. The Importance […]
6 Leadership Lessons From Chris Tomlin’s Appearance On Fox and Friends
Brian Dodd on January 28, 2013 in Church Leadership
Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.comWatch the latest video at video.foxnews.com Chris Tomlin is the most influential Christian recording artist in the world today and an absolutely great leader. His recent cd Burning Lights debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts with over 4 million units sold. This is only the fourth time in Billboard’s history that […]
13 Leadership Movie Quotes And Principles From Jack Reacher
Brian Dodd on December 22, 2012 in Movies
It has been a busy year and I finally crossed the finish line at work. My first act of decompression during the two-week Christmas break was sleeping late today. The second was going to the 10:00 AM showing of Tom Cruise’s latest movie Jack Reacher. I would give the film a “B” rating. It does not require much mental […]
What Tom Cruise Can Teach Pastors About The Value Of Key Volunteers
Brian Dodd on December 19, 2012 in Church Leadership
“You guys (ushers) keep people coming to the movies. You guys run the cinema and make it an enjoyable experience. You guys I value most of all.” – Tom Cruise During the week I am a Generosity Architect for Injoy Stewardship Solutions helping pastors and church leaders craft mission and vision. On weekends, however, I serve with my wife on the […]
A Film About A Topic We Like To Ignore But Affects Us All – The Universal Language Of Pain
Brian Dodd on December 2, 2012 in Character, Family
‘After the End’ is a documentary film about the effect of loss in each of our lives. A story about hurt, hope, and the gift of life. During this past year, I have had the privilege of getting to know Andrew Morgan. Andrew is a GIFTED Hollywood filmmaker. In addition to being a wonderful writer and […]