Author Archives for Brian Dodridge

Encourage Teams (without it being forced)

June 11, 2015 6:00 am Published by Comments Off on Encourage Teams (without it being forced)

©Sunny studio/ Dollar Photo Club Do those you lead have to scream, “Hey! Look at me!”? Do they have to vie for your attention? Are you taking time to watch your staff? Your church’s volunteers? Are you visiting their spaces of influence to watch their work, teaching, and leadership? For me, Summer time means trips to the neighborhood pool with... View Article


The Important Bookends of a Meeting

June 3, 2015 6:00 am Published by Comments Off on The Important Bookends of a Meeting

 ©Jeff Timmons/ Dollar Photo Club So after reading my last post you implemented all the components to a great meeting (right?). Your meeting engaged people’s interest by compelling and mission-minded work, you spent time developing them, everyone had input, and you even spent time in laughter. So now you’re wondering, “Is that enough for a great meeting?” The answer, “Not... View Article


Essential Items For Your Meetings

May 28, 2015 6:00 am Published by Comments Off on Essential Items For Your Meetings

©volff/ Dollar Photo Club You know you need to bring your team together. There are several important things you need to accomplish in the meeting, but the bad news is you know the meeting will take at least two hours. Based on the meeting culture you have, people will loathe this. So, what can you do? The answer: Have a... View Article