God Doesn’t Protect Every Leader!
Did you know that God is not automatically on a leader's side just because they are the leader? He does NOT approve of them just because they are the pastor or the "man of God" or the "woman of God." Some leaders walk around as if they have God's endorsement simply...
Writing and Fear of Loss
Writing about some things can cause you to lose everything or nearly everything. I've written a lot, and I've lost a lot. I've also gained so much more than I've lost. But the losses seem to stick in your mind more with anything. So we avoid loss if possible. It's...
Would You Dare to Share
25 Real Things About Yourself?
What if we were all gut-level honest in how we portray ourselves online and otherwise? Have you seen the popular lists people create on social media, sharing things about themselves? Usually, they are almost exclusively positive things. A few years ago, my friend...
Five Things I’ve Learned This Past Year
(Reflections on My Birthday)
Today is my birthday, and I'm in reflection mode. I'm a voracious learner...always have been. The thirst for learning and growing leads me into perpetual adventure, for good or bad. I can't imagine life without learning. So, in no particular order -- here are five...
It’s Been a Year
(Things I Learned Since I Brought Gus Home)
It's been a year since I brought Gus home to live with me and to take care of him until he took his last breath. On Saturday I went into his room and did my usual brief pause, patted the bed, and slowly walked out, shutting the door. Exhaling, I wondered when I would...
Women in Leadership:
Stop Arguing. Just Succeed.
Many women ask me how I handle misogynistic, biased, prejudicial and sexist attitudes, comments, brick walls and glass ceilings. I'm about to give you the real-real, for those who want some insight from a female leader who has dealt with these issues for 38 years and...
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.
