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.

Plan for School & LifeVeterans Making Comebacks

Radio Program with Lou Vickery January 30: Steps to Set Resolutions

Lou and I discussed: 7 Steps to Set a Resolution and applications for his listeners, for students, and veterans making comebacks. For more information, write to me: David@LifeLeadersInstitute.org

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JournalPositive Quotations

Called to be Friends

“In friendship…we think we have chosen our peers. In reality a few years’ difference in the dates of our births, a few more miles between certain houses, the choice of one university instead of another…the accident of a topic being raised or not raised at a first meeting–any of these chances might have kept us […]

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National Veterans Day Founding

Patriot in Action: Founder of America’s Veterans Day

Gen. Eisenhower (L) and Raymond Weeks of Alabama / Founder of America’s Veterans Day A patriot in action feels patriotism and also takes action to serve, to lead, to make a difference for country. She sometimes sees a wrong that needs to be corrected; sometimes, he sees something not yet done that merits commitment and energy. […]

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Patriotism In Action

Patriotism In Action

Meaning of Patriotism in Action Patriotism: Love and loyal support of one’s country. Patriotism in Action: a mindset that expects we will do what we can—great or small—to “be, know, and do” as our best-selves so we have more to give to our families, professions, and country. Like “active faith,” Patriotism in Action can include […]

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JournalPlan for School & LifeVeterans Making Comebacks

All we Deserve is a Chance

All any of us deserve is a chance. It’s a gift, a bonus, if we also find help, friendship, and love. In good times and bad, our call is to do our best with our callings, gifts, and talents. Our best-selves is the goal. Seeking significance is a higher value than success. To fulfill our […]

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Television and Radio Interviews

Radio Program Interview with Lou Vickery Oct. 24, 2014

National Veterans Day • New lead banner for Parade: Veterans Day Founded in Birmingham, AL 1947 • Founder Veterans Day: WWII Navy Raymond Weeks (born south AL, raised BHM) • National Veteran Award honoree—Senator Bob Dole • New Veterans Day Founding Education Web Page Veterans Making Comebacks • Oscar: PTSD living in the woods two […]

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