by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Nov 20, 2024 | Family, Leadership, Ministry
Trusting people is a challenge for me, as it is for many people. Yet I remain committed to trusting, because I know you can’t get anything done as a leader without it. I’m openly admitting it — I trust because I want to produce and achieve and I...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Nov 13, 2024 | Leadership, Productivity, Time Management
I have heard hundreds of people say, “I should write a book.” But rare is the person who follows through and does it. 81% of people say they want to write a book. Only 3% actually do it. This is because it’s not easy to write a book, even for people who love to write....
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Nov 5, 2024 | Family, Conflict, Friendships, Leadership, Ministry, Relationships
We need to have conversations with the people we’re supposed to have conversations with. This didn’t come out of my head — I wish it did. It’s brilliant. But I have to give credit to T.D. Jakes. I heard him say it in an interview, and it...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Nov 1, 2024 | Business, Ministry, Relationships
Everyone wants something. I’ve noticed the majority of people don’t realize the tricks to the trade of getting what they want. There are people who, when instructed on what to do to get help, will still insist on doing things their own way. This is one of...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Oct 23, 2024 | Leadership, Influence, Writing
“I’m sick of this Jeannie business, and if I hear of it one more time, you’re in big trouble!!!” This tongue lashing came Mrs. Mulkey, my second-grade-teacher-from-hell. Now, let it be known, I love teachers. Teachers are my heroes. Throughout...