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. […]
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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 […]
7 Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Courageous – The Must See DVD Of The Year
Brian Dodd on January 16, 2012 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Movies, Relationships
“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 […]
10 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Dolphin Tale
Brian Dodd on December 19, 2011 in Character, Family, Movies, Relationships
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 […]
Men, Here Is An Easy Exercise To Know What Your Family Feels You Value Most
Brian Dodd on December 1, 2011 in Family
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 […]
One Of The Greatest Leadership Trades I Ever Made
Brian Dodd on November 12, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships
“That movie just gets better every time I see it.” – My daughter We make trades every day. We choose to do one thing rather than another. We spend time with one person over another or one person over an activity. Today I made a very good trade. Last week my daughter told me she […]
7 Leadership Quotes And Principles From Courageous – The Must See Movie Of The Year
Brian Dodd on September 30, 2011 in Character, Church Leadership, Family, Relationships
“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. My family […]