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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Envision your Best-Self Thoughts

“Change your thoughts and you change your world.” Norman Vincent Peale (1898-1993) Author, The Power of Positive Thinking

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Courage for your Callings

“I’d rather attempt to do something great and fail than to attempt to do nothing and succeed.” Rev. Robert H. Schuller

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Inward Solutions

“What I am looking for is not out there, it is in me.” Helen Keller Personal leadership is the second most important topic in the world because it helps us become, develop, contribute, and achieve at the most important. – David

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Compound Improvement

“What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.” Ralph Marston As we work and take care of ordinary things we should include investment to improve capacity with important but not urgent actions like learning, practicing, and exercising so we can get better to do more and better.-David

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Help Change the World Around You

“I try to make my mood uplifting and peaceful, then watch the world around me reflect that mood.” Yaya DaCosta

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I Remember…

On this Memorial Day, I remember Pa and Ma, grandparents, and the military and families who sacrificed for the USA. Whom do you remember?

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Know When and How to be a “Sheep Dog”

People tend to be born–and many continue–to live with the mindset of sheep. They need to be fed and protected or they may die. Sometimes, it’s fine to be sheep–eating, sleeping, being part of a herd. Sometimes, we need to be Sheep Dogs–the one or one of those who accepts the call to serve, protect, […]

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What’s your first instinct when you feel like quitting?

“When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.” Franklin D. Roosevelt Yes, it’s true, as you might be thinking, sometimes we need to cut our losses. More often, we need to persevere, adjusting to improve based on what’s working–and not. We need to pay attention to our […]

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Leaders look for ways to nurture hope

“Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” Mayo Angelou

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