Dr. David Dyson Author

David serves professionally through Life Leaders Institute, Compassion Ranch animal sanctuary. and as an author and coach. He hosts students, clients, and groups for seminars, workshops, and da retreats. He is author or co-author of books: Professionalism Under Stress, Patriotism in Action, and Suggestions for Successful Living--as well as planbooks: 7 Steps to Set Achievable Resolutions, Plan for College and Life, Assess and Develop Attitude and Ability, Earn and Delegate Empowerment, Veterans Making Comebacks.... His education and training includes the Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration at Vanderbilt University, Institute for Educational Management at Harvard University, College Management Program at Carnegie-Mellon University, Masters in Management at Birmingham-Southern College, and Bachelors in Business at Auburn University, plus over 200 seminars with Life Leaders.

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Accomplish More Goals & Resolutions

In less time than a New Year’s party, you can set Achievable Resolutions and reach more goals in 2019. Answer 7 questions. This process and template has been developed by Executive and Life Coach Dr. David Dyson and tested with clients and students.

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Personal Leadership Advice from a 12 Year-Old Student

Focus on your callings to develop more courage to contribute in discussions, classes, and forums. You will improve leadership and confidence.

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My Vision

My Vision for Students, Professionals, Organizations so People Plan and Lead in Life

Attitude, attendance, and achievement increase with plans and life leadership lessons added to academics in school, college, and work. Without them, we may “succeed” relative to others, though fall short of “best-self stewardship.” If we chose to do our best, we will use plans. Best-Self Leaders discover, develop, and devote ourselves to callings and serving […]

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Sample Models to Use and Teach

7 Best Practices for Life Leaders This is a summary strategy for your best-self: Lead Your Life Plan for Life Have an Impact Balance Your Life Live Your Priorities Assess and Adjust Renew and Improve 7 Areas of Life Everything we do falls into these areas: Physical Financial Professional Personal Social Philanthropical Spiritual Of the […]

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Menu for Presentations

The Last Leg of My Life Leadership Lectures Topics for TV/Radio, Briefings, Seminars, Workshops, Advising/Coaching/Assisting Best-Self Leadership Best-Self Strategy: 7 Best Practices to Plan & Lead Your Life Professionalism and Leadership Under Stress: 7 Best Practices for True Professionals 7 Best Practices for Leaders in Organizations Hierarchy of 7 Motivating Values  Earn Empowerment: 7 Levels […]

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Do YOUR Best

“We’re all absolutely equal in having the opportunity to make the most of what we have.” –Coach John Wooden Coach Wooden is considered by many to be one of the leading coaches of all time.   To do your best is part of the purpose of life. Plan for it and persevere. Focus on your […]

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Wooden on Leadership

Coach John Wooden coached 10 national championship teams and inspired many with books, speeches, and his Pyramid of Success. He lived to almost 100 years. – David

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5 Leadership Best Practices

Dr. Dionne Rosser-Mims taught 5 key practices for leaders at the Troy University Leadership Conference 2018, citing authors Kouzes and Posner: Model the Way Inspire a Shared Vision Challenge the Process Enable others to Act Encourage the Heart APPLICATIONS YOU CAN USE TO OPERATIONALIZE THE BEST PRACTICES Choose the best practices you want to use […]

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Achievable Resolutions

To Plan, Decide, and Act to Achieve, Improve, Solve, Change, Transform I developed this 7-Step Method to help my seminar students who often set the same “New Year Resolution” year after year. Both they and I have done better identifying priorities and taking action. 7 Steps to Set a Resolution that increase your chance of […]

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Courage to Dream

Many of us hold back, sometimes unconsciously, on pursuing dreams–because of fear. We sometimes dwell on possible negative outcomes like failure or embarrassment. Seminar students often say, they stay in their “comfort zones” too much because of “what people might think” if they tried something special. They also admit they hesitate instinctively when seeking goals outside […]

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