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James Dobbs Ph.D.

James Dobbs Ph.D.

Lecturer in Psychology

Education:

PhD, University of San Diego, Leadership Studies
MA, University of Colorado, Counseling and Human Services
MA, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Aeronautical Science
BBA, University of New Mexico, Business Administration

Biography:

Dr. James M. Dobbs is an executive coach and consultant for the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL). Prior to joining CCL, Jimmy spent the first part of his professional career as an officer in the United States Air Force where he held several leadership positions culminating as the Dean at the United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of San Diego in leadership studies and a Master in Arts degree in counseling and human services from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. His research and writing addresses leadership development and self-awareness, toxic leadership, emotional intelligence, and cynicism. He teaches courses in leadership, ethics, and organizational theory and behavior.

 

Recent Publications/Presentations:

Pendry, J., & Dobbs, J. (2021).  The Importance of Examining Our Perspective:  Fostering Development & Enhancing Effectiveness.  Journal of Character and Leadership Development, Vol 8, Iss, 1:  173-180. https://jcli.scholasticahq.com/article/21201-jcld-winter-2021-full-issue

Dobbs, J., Jackson, R., & Lindsay, D (2018).  The Impact of Perceived Leader and Organizational Integrity on Extra-Role Behaviors in a Military Context.  Military Behavior Health.  http://doi.10.1080/21635781.2018.1515132.

Dobbs, J., & Do, J. (2018). The Impact of Perceived Toxic Leadership on Cynicism in Officer Candidates. Armed Forces & Society, 1-24.  http://doi.10.1177/0095327X17747204

Raymer, S., Dobbs, J., Kelley, C. & Lindsay, D (2018).  Leadership Education and Development:  Treating Leadership as an Expertise for Deliberate Practice in a Learning Environment.  Journal of Leadership Education, Vol 17, Iss 2:  138-148.  http://doi: 10.12806/V17/I2/A5.

Dobbs, J., Bakken R., & Guarcello, M.A. (2017). How Hard Data Informs Soft Skills: The Impact of Technology and Leadership Development in a Digital World. In Daniel Watola and Allister MacIntyre (Eds.), The Impact of Technology on Leadership. Kingston, Ontario: Canadian Defence Academy Press, pp. 1-15.

Kelley, C., Dobbs, J., Lucas, J., & Lovaglia, M. J. (2017).  Power and Status: The Building Blocks of Effective Leadership. Journal Character & Leadership Integration, 4, 55-76.