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5 Best Practices of Leaders taught by Dr. Dionne Rosser-Mims

Posted on February 14, 2018December 9, 2018 by Dr. David Dyson by Dr. David Dyson

Model the Way Inspire a Shared Vision Challenge the Process Enable others to Act Encourage the Heart Dr. Dionne Rosser-Mims taught these key practices for teachers and other leaders at…

Answer 7 Questions to Set an Achievable Resolution

Posted on January 1, 2018March 10, 2018 by Dr. David Dyson by Dr. David Dyson

Over 50% of people who set resolutions quit before succeeding. This 7-Step Process for planning an achievable resolution will increase your chances of success. Consider what result you want and…

How to be “really happy”–Albert Schweitzer

Posted on September 24, 2017September 24, 2017 by Dr. David Dyson by Dr. David Dyson

"I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know, is the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought, and…

Measure of a Man–Martin Luther King

Posted on September 11, 2017February 16, 2018 by Dr. David Dyson by Dr. David Dyson

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. Martin Luther King,…

Three Responsibilities of a Leader–Max de Pree

Posted on September 11, 2017January 13, 2018 by Dr. David Dyson by Dr. David Dyson

“The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.” Max De Pree Max De Pree…

Make Setbacks Opportunities–T.D. Jakes

Posted on September 6, 2017September 17, 2017 by Dr. David Dyson by Dr. David Dyson

Make life’s interruptions your opportunities. T.D. Jakes One of the quotations recommended by Dr. Dionne Rosser-Mims, Associate Dean, College of Education, Troy University, and Co-chair, Women and Leadership Affinity Group Conference …

3 Things Leaders Must Know

Posted on August 31, 2017January 21, 2019 by Dr. David Dyson by Dr. David Dyson

Know where the group needs to go. Effective leaders have a vision for the group. Know how to get there. Leaders must know the road that leads to the destination.…

Listening can help you get inside a soul–Ann Kline

Posted on August 30, 2017September 11, 2017 by Dr. David Dyson by Dr. David Dyson

"When you give somebody your full attention and listen to them completely, you hear more than just their words; you discover their feelings and emotions and you get inside their…

Courage to Create a New Comfort Zone–Thomas Fuller

Posted on July 21, 2017September 16, 2017 by Dr. David Dyson by Dr. David Dyson

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…

Read about Independence Day to enrich your Celebration

Posted on July 4, 2017September 10, 2017 by Dr. David Dyson by Dr. David Dyson

As we celebrate Independence Day, remember appreciation of Veterans and families, including those since 1776, and share with others the national history that: America's Veterans Day was born in…

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