Dr. David Dyson Author
7 Facts about America’s Veterans Day starting in Birmingham, Alabama November 11, 1947
1945: WWII ended. As November 11 approached, many thought Armistice Day (1918) should change to honor veterans of all wars, not just WWI. 1946: Raymond Weeks of Alabama took action, leading a delegation to the Pentagon and gaining support from General Dwight Eisenhower for “National Veterans Day 1947” showing him a draft program for the […]
Focus on the Summit
Focus on the summit more than on the distance up the hill. The statement is in my constitution, and reading that statement this morning provided an inspiring reminder. I am reviewing and improving my constitution to provide as a sample at the Life Leaders workshop: “Draft the Constitution of You.” When we internalize meaningful life […]
Draft the Constitution of You on Constitution Day
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is a combined event observed in the United States on September 17. This event commemorates the formation and signing of the Constitution of the United States on September 17, 1787. It also recognizes all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become US citizens. The founding fathers believed in […]
Empowerment Week in Birmingham: Earn Empowerment
It’s Empowerment Week in Birmingham, a leading city for advancing freedoms associated with Veterans Day and Human Rights (Freedom of Liberty and Rights). Other cities also support the concept of “empowerment.” Life Leaders has been teaching and helping people earn empowerment since 1992. Life Leaders hosted the “Earning Empowerment” Seminar September 10 and provided a workbook, […]
Best Practice 2 for True Professionals
2. Earn empowerment rather than wait for it. Admit that you are more responsible for your performance and career growth than is your supervisor. Identify your desired results and actions in your professional plan. Anticipate what your supervisory leader needs to trust you have earned empowerment. Help your manager serve as a mentor by stating […]
Earning Empowerment is Opportunity + Development and Action
Earning empowerment is about earning trust in self and from others that we have the attitude and ability to fulfill a role. In the Dyson Empowerment Model, there are seven components of Attitude and of Ability one can assess, develop, and decide when choosing the level of empowerment for a role or task. True Empowerment […]
People and organizations are like magnifying glasses…
You and/or people on your team may be talented and hard working enough to generate light and heat, as does an almost focused magnifying glass. However, to “be, know, and do” as your Best-Self to create maximum power improves with focused development and achievement from prayers and plans aimed at principles and practices that work […]
Write Your Mission and Vision to Improve Goals and Motivation
A key Best-Self Leadership practice is to Plan for Life, including identifying your mission and vision for your life and your organization. What is your purpose? What are the desired results fulfilling your purpose? Writing these answers will help you Lead Your Life with a greater sense of calling. If you review your mission and vision […]
Cecil, the Lion: will you hear my cry for the animals?
An American lured a lion in Africa away from safety in a sanctuary, injured, later killed, and beheaded him for a trophy and entertainment. The public outrage has been swift and massive, though it could fade—again. Now what? Do we want “slow, painful death” to be an option for hunted animals? Do we want it […]
Game Changers
Encouragement, Support, and Introductions to Opportunity at Critical Times can make the difference in whether someone takes action on a calling. Inspiration As a guest of my brother-in-law Steve Bryant, I attended a special Wednesday evening service at Church of the Highlands. Pastor Chris Hodges reflected on a milestone anniversary and how even he was amazed […]
RSS - Posts
