Stop Pressuring and You Will Win!
I once had a friend I will call Rita who was friends with a woman I will call Annette. The reason I have changed their names will soon become clear. I was not friends with Annette. Although I had nothing against Annette when I first met her, she instantly disliked me...
Today’s Rant:
People Who Hijack Meetings
You go to a meeting. The leader welcomes everyone and says, “As we get started, I’d like us to go around the room and have each of you quickly share three things: your name, where you live, and your current role/job title.” When it’s my turn, I say, “I’m Deanna...
Helping People Who Don’t Want to Be Helped
Is there someone in your life who you desperately want to help, but when it gets down to it, they do not really want to be helped? Some would say it makes no sense to keep trying. They shake their heads in disbelief that you have hung on for so long trying. But if...
Why Limiting Yourself to Friends Who Are Your Age is a Terrible Idea
This is me with my friends Florence (91) and Frances (84). I get so annoyed everytime I hear people say, "I need to find friends my age..." I think to myself, "Welp, you're missing out on life..." Sometimes I tell the person that outright, and try to change their...
No, I Won’t Conform!
(6 Ways to Be More Fully You)
Do you feel intense pressure to conform to the expectations of those around you, or systems you live and work within? Is true freedom and really being yourself your greatest craving, yet it seems more elusive than ever to be able to do so...at least without great...
It Happened to #MeToo
(The Power of a Leader’s Response )
I was a freshman in Bible college back in 1984. A few months into college life, I met a young man who I will call “K” who was a friend, but nothing more. K appeared to be so Godly. I enjoyed being around him a lot. He was an upperclassman, well respected and seemed to...
Invite deanna to speak at your event!
Deanna is invited to return and speak at many of the same places time and again because the result has been an overwhelmingly positive experience with lives changed, and people encouraged. She would love to come to your area.
