Deborah Smith Pegues is a CPA/MBA, certified John Maxwell Leadership Coach and Speaker, certified behavior consultant, Bible teacher, and international speaker. She has written 17 transformational books, including the bestselling 30 Days to Taming Your Tongue (over one million sold worldwide) and The One-Minute Money Mentor for Women. She and her husband, Darnell, have been married for more than 40 years.

"If you can collaborate and have people own the results rather than dictating the change to them, you’ll be more successful."—Michelle McKenna, Senior VP/CIO, National Football League

• Lead Like a Woman  Part 1:  Inherent Traits to Embrace   Intuitive (good judge of the character/motivation/intentions of othersCollaborative  Inclusive (Team work)Persuasive (Abigail)Persistent (don’t mind asking)/Determined (Rizpah)Flexible (adaptable to change)/low egoEmpathetic / Supportive/Loyal  Patient (with the shortcomings of others, long-suffering)Nurturing (mentoring/coaching subordinatesMulti-Tasking (Deborah the Judge, counselor, military leader)/jugglerResourceful / Creative (out of box solutions)Being Principled/Values DrivenGenerous (with time, talent, treasure)/ Servant-Hearted/Helpful I Samuel 25/Resilient (bounce back)Being Vulnerable (Ask for help)/Teachable// Transparent  (Communicator /Expressive)  Part 2: Female Tendencies to Eliminate   Self-Doubt /PerfectionismIndecisivenessPoor Voice Projection (speak to be heard)Failing to Ask for or Negotiate What You DeserveBeing Too Bossy (Demanding vs Requesting)Self-Imposed ExpectationsMinimizing Accomplishments/Skills/Brilliance/Self DeprecationBeing Superficial/Shallow (conversations)/GossipingInappropriate Attire /Provocative Dressing/False AdvertisingLoquaciousness/Circling the Airport (“Bottom Line, Please!”)Taking Things Personally (“It’s Not Personal; It’s Just Business” )/Moodiness; Being Overly emotional (vs Passionate; being Objective; focusing  on the issue)  Comparing & Competing with Other Women (Envying/Jealous)Reluctance  to Confront Offenses, Inequities, poor performance by othersFailure to Network Effectively

Deborah Smith Pegues is a CPA/MBA, certified John Maxwell Leadership Coach and Speaker, certified behavior consultant, Bible teacher, and international speaker. She has written 17 transformational books, including the bestselling 30 Days to Taming Your Tongue (over one million sold worldwide) and The One-Minute Money Mentor for Women. She and her husband, Darnell, have been married for more than 40 years.

"If you can collaborate and have people own the results rather than dictating the change to them, you’ll be more successful."—Michelle McKenna, Senior VP/CIO, National Football League

• Lead Like a Woman  Part 1:  Inherent Traits to Embrace   Intuitive (good judge of the character/motivation/intentions of othersCollaborative  Inclusive (Team work)Persuasive (Abigail)Persistent (don’t mind asking)/Determined (Rizpah)Flexible (adaptable to change)/low egoEmpathetic / Supportive/Loyal  Patient (with the shortcomings of others, long-suffering)Nurturing (mentoring/coaching subordinatesMulti-Tasking (Deborah the Judge, counselor, military leader)/jugglerResourceful / Creative (out of box solutions)Being Principled/Values DrivenGenerous (with time, talent, treasure)/ Servant-Hearted/Helpful I Samuel 25/Resilient (bounce back)Being Vulnerable (Ask for help)/Teachable// Transparent  (Communicator /Expressive)  Part 2: Female Tendencies to Eliminate   Self-Doubt /PerfectionismIndecisivenessPoor Voice Projection (speak to be heard)Failing to Ask for or Negotiate What You DeserveBeing Too Bossy (Demanding vs Requesting)Self-Imposed ExpectationsMinimizing Accomplishments/Skills/Brilliance/Self DeprecationBeing Superficial/Shallow (conversations)/GossipingInappropriate Attire /Provocative Dressing/False AdvertisingLoquaciousness/Circling the Airport (“Bottom Line, Please!”)Taking Things Personally (“It’s Not Personal; It’s Just Business” )/Moodiness; Being Overly emotional (vs Passionate; being Objective; focusing  on the issue)  Comparing & Competing with Other Women (Envying/Jealous)Reluctance  to Confront Offenses, Inequities, poor performance by othersFailure to Network Effectively

Deborah Smith Pegues is a CPA/MBA, certified John Maxwell Leadership Coach and Speaker, certified behavior consultant, Bible teacher, and international speaker. She has written 17 transformational books, including the bestselling 30 Days to Taming Your Tongue (over one million sold worldwide) and The One-Minute Money Mentor for Women. She and her husband, Darnell, have been married for more than 40 years.

"If you can collaborate and have people own the results rather than dictating the change to them, you’ll be more successful."—Michelle McKenna, Senior VP/CIO, National Football League

• Lead Like a Woman  Part 1:  Inherent Traits to Embrace   Intuitive (good judge of the character/motivation/intentions of othersCollaborative  Inclusive (Team work)Persuasive (Abigail)Persistent (don’t mind asking)/Determined (Rizpah)Flexible (adaptable to change)/low egoEmpathetic / Supportive/Loyal  Patient (with the shortcomings of others, long-suffering)Nurturing (mentoring/coaching subordinatesMulti-Tasking (Deborah the Judge, counselor, military leader)/jugglerResourceful / Creative (out of box solutions)Being Principled/Values DrivenGenerous (with time, talent, treasure)/ Servant-Hearted/Helpful I Samuel 25/Resilient (bounce back)Being Vulnerable (Ask for help)/Teachable// Transparent  (Communicator /Expressive)  Part 2: Female Tendencies to Eliminate   Self-Doubt /PerfectionismIndecisivenessPoor Voice Projection (speak to be heard)Failing to Ask for or Negotiate What You DeserveBeing Too Bossy (Demanding vs Requesting)Self-Imposed ExpectationsMinimizing Accomplishments/Skills/Brilliance/Self DeprecationBeing Superficial/Shallow (conversations)/GossipingInappropriate Attire /Provocative Dressing/False AdvertisingLoquaciousness/Circling the Airport (“Bottom Line, Please!”)Taking Things Personally (“It’s Not Personal; It’s Just Business” )/Moodiness; Being Overly emotional (vs Passionate; being Objective; focusing  on the issue)  Comparing & Competing with Other Women (Envying/Jealous)Reluctance  to Confront Offenses, Inequities, poor performance by othersFailure to Network Effectively