Rickardo Bodden Author

Dr. Rickardo Bodden serves as the Chief Operating Officer and an associate pastor of a leading ministry in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area. He has an earned doctorate from Regent University in Strategic Leadership Studies, a Master of Arts from Bellevue University in Psychology of Leadership, and a Bachelor of Science from Florida International University in Mass Communication. Prior to his current positions, Dr. Bodden served in the U.S. Air Force in several Public Relations and Communication leadership roles. As a corporate communication professional, he led teams in accomplishing organizational goals through employee communication, reputation management, crisis response communication, media and community engagement. All of his experiences have helped create his personal philosophy: self-leadership is the basis for all leadership. Dr. Bodden continues to mentor, coach, and develop the people around him. His passion is to see people grow beyond personal limitations to be the leader God has ordained. The author resides in Beltsville, Maryland.