Deedra Determan

All Deedra Determan’s blogs and podcasts

“The One Thing” …How To Be More Productive

I’m a list maker. I love lists and I love to mark things off of the list when I complete

8 Mistakes You Need To Leave Behind In 2017

by Gwen Moran Fast Company | Dec 31, 2016 When you ring in the new year, leave behind these common

5 Cornerstones To Exceptional Leadership

There are many things that leaders strive to do and be. Here are 5 things that we… at the Exceptional

The 5 Questions You Need To Ask Yourself If You Are Leading a New or Different Team

If you’ve been at the same company for a long time and are leading a new team…..OR….if you are brand

3 “Must Do’s” For Anyone Leading a New Team

First of all, congratulations! Being asked to take over a new area of responsibility is a fantastic opportunity for a

What You Need To Know About Extroverted Leaders

Last week’s blog was regarding what you needed to know about Introverted Leaders. I received several private emails (I guess

What You Need To Know About Introverted Leaders

You seem cool, calm, and collected. People think you’re either very wise or completely oblivious to what is going on,

Managing Leadership Stress

Managing leadership stress is critical. Leaders do not have the luxury of being grumpy or volatile in front of their

Are You Busy? Or Are You Productive?

Too many people are so busy they have forgotten about being productive. There is a huge difference and top performers

Podcast

I Love the Olympics (and Ester Ledecka) Because…

Because it’s ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Ordinary, in that they are relatable. Perhaps some of the competitors remind us