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To help you PLAN & LEAD in LIFE & Serve Others.

This complimentary publication is for students, true professionals, and best-self leaders who value planning for life, personal leadership and professional development, and service to others. To receive free alerts of new posts, enter your email address at right.

Content includes positive quotations that inspire and inform, principles and best practices you can use, and more you can share serving others in this free, online, “open source” format to reach more people.

Definite Purpose–Napoleon Hill

April 30, 2017

“There is one quality which one must possess to win, and that is definiteness of purpose, the knowledge of what one wants, and a burning desire to possess it.” Napoleon Hill, author of The Law of Success and Think and Grow Rich To identify one’s calling not only provides greater clarity on purpose but also...

Financial Fitness Planbook–Smith & Dyson

April 26, 2017

Do your goals or resolutions include wanting to improve your financial life–one of the 7 Areas of Life that adds freedom for most other areas or holds us back? Life Leaders, led by Melvin Carrington Smith and David Dyson, developed an eight-page workbook for financial planning workshops at the Alabama Money Expo May 20. Or...

Your Best Victory–Plato

April 14, 2017

“The first and best victory is to conquer self.” Plato 7 Best Practices for Life Leadership Continuum and 7 Areas of Life Best-Self Leadership is the first best practice to plan and lead in life. Joan Dunn donated to Life Leaders a box of books on leadership and professional development Stretch valued. A few folders...

Daily Questions to Inspire You

April 2, 2017

By Dr. David Dyson citing and remembering lessons from Col. Stretch Dunn Did I make someone a hero today? Would our Lord say, “well done my good and faithful servant…?” Would my mama be proud? Col. Stretch Dunn (USA Retired) asked himself these three questions at the end of the day to help make sure he...

Callings can be Developed

December 29, 2016

Callings can be discovered through significant experience. Most people seem to want this approach to have an “aha” experience and know your callings. Callings can be discovered through proactive effort. They often come into focus through prayers and plans. Pray and Listen, then write what you hear. Review your plan daily, and over time you will...

When Moral Injury Holds you Back

December 20, 2016

by Dr. David Dyson and Col. Stretch Dunn (USA Ret) When people set resolutions at New Years or other times of inspiration or decision, the solutions usually require action though often we overlook the requirement to address our beliefs that either support or sabotage our success. “Moral injury” is one of the sources of setback...

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Accomplish More Goals & Resolutions
by Dr. David Dyson on January 11, 2021 at 6:47 pm
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.
Personal Leadership Advice from a 12 Year-Old...
by Dr. David Dyson on August 24, 2018 at 4:47 pm
Focus on your callings to develop more courage to contribute in discussions, classes, and forums. You will improve leadership and confidence.

May you PLAN and LEAD your LIFE and Serve Others.
-David-

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