809: Open Playbook Revisited: Leadership, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, and Coaching with Larry Dodd

Larry Dodd is the founder of OpenPlaybook, a company that specializes in strengths-based leadership and team building. Larry has extensive experience in the accounting and finance industry, as well as in the sports industry, where he has worked with a major league baseball team. Today, Larry shares his approach to leadership, which focuses on helping companies and organizations unlock their full potential by leveraging the strengths of their team members. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHewaJlsLYI In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Larry discusses his Open Playbook framework, which helps leaders identify their inherent strengths, develop effective communication and management strategies, and mentor others to build strong organizational cultures. He highlights the three playbooks—self-awareness, developing your own approach, and giving your playbook away—as tools to maximize leadership impact. Larry draws on his experience using Gallup CliftonStrengths assessments and shares insights on guiding teams, building culture, and mentoring future leaders. Notable projects include writing for Your Brains Magazine, developing a documentary, and producing a virtual product for Open Playbook, all aimed at scaling leadership development and creating lasting organizational impact. Quotes “It starts by knowing your own playbook. Once you have that foundation, you can understand and appreciate differences in others and build stronger teams.” “The effective leader leaves awake leaders behind them—they grow people, they share their experiences, and they create a culture of development.” “Sharing stories of your wins and your failures allows others to learn faster and helps build confidence and capability within your team.” “Step back, examine your strengths, and build from them—it allows you to make better decisions and create a more fulfilling experience as a leader.” Resources OpenPlaybook: Driving successful strategic change through strengths-based leadership, team building and execution Follow OpenPlaybook on Facebook Connect with Larry Dodd on LinkedIn