Author Archives for Brian Dodridge

The Art of Self-deprecation in Leadership

July 23, 2013 6:00 am Published by Leave your thoughts

When you’re 5’7”, bald, wear glasses, failed Algebra twice and had your greatest athletic moments competing against invisible competitors in your own backyard, it is easy to self-deprecate. In fact, it’s intuitive. Like most everyone, I have concern for my image. But when I have foregone my hopes of people seeing me as similar to my childhood heroes (Nick Barkley,... View Article


5 Things Good Resumes and Webpages Have in Common

July 18, 2013 6:01 am Published by Leave your thoughts

A successful webpage has some distinctive features that most users appreciate such as clean design, easy navigation, and a logically concise information layout. The best resumes I’ve read also had these same elements. When I review resumes, there are things that turn me off, predisposing me to not seriously consider a candidate for a position. In my experiences, these things... View Article


How a Baby’s Funeral Taught Me Reliance

July 16, 2013 6:00 am Published by Leave your thoughts

For multiple years, through a local hospital’s ministry, I had the honor of conducting memorial services for parents who had lost their babies in utero or within the first months of life. Each year, these saddened families came and gathered underneath the tent near a graveside marker titled “Tiniest Angels.” Many brought toys or stuffed animals to hold onto or place... View Article