James Dobbs

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.

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) University of San Diego (2010 — 2013)
• Master's degree University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (2007 — 2008)
• Master's degree Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (2000 — 2001)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) The University of New Mexico (1991 — 1995)
• NOLS
• Ramstein HS

Companies

• Principal Owner JMD Leadership Development, LLC (2021)
• Executive Leadership Coach Center for Creative Leadership (2018)
• Adjunct Professor Psychology and Leadership Studies Penn State University (2015)
• Dean United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School (2018 — 2021)
• Associate Professor & Director of Academics United States Air Force Academy, Department of Behavioral Sciences & Leadership (2016 — 2018)
• Assistant Professor & Director of Leadership United States Air Force Academy, Department of Behavioral Sciences & Leadership (2014 — 2016)
• Director, 7th Air Force Commander's Action Group United States Air Force (2013 — 2014)
• Doctoral candidate and Air Force liaison officer, University of San Diego University United States Air Force (2010 — 2013)
• Adjunct Leadership Instructor, San Diego State University United States Air Force (2011 — 2013)