by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Dec 4, 2024 | Burnout, Leadership, Ministry, Sabbath, Soul Care, Spiritual Disciplines
“Sabbath is more than the absence of work; it is the presence of something that arises when we consecrate a period of time to listen to what is most deeply beautiful, nourishing, or true.” ~ Wayne Muller Over the past eight years or so, I’ve shared a...
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 | 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...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Jul 31, 2024 | Anxiety, Burnout, Leadership, Mental Health, Ministry, Sabbath, Soul Care, Stress, Stress Management, Time Management
My husband Larry bounded into my office at work, carrying my suitcase. “You’re all packed!” he said with a smile. “Grab your purse and let’s go!” “Where are we going?” I asked, bewildered that he was at my workplace in...
