Deborah Grayson Riegel: One Trophy Away From defining her Arc
Release Date: 06/28/2024
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info_outlineFor over 20 years, Deborah Grayson Riegel has been teaching, coaching, and writing about leadership communication, helping global leaders and teams communicate more effectively in a dynamic and diverse marketplace. As an Adjunct Faculty at Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business, and a Leadership Communication Instructor at Columbia Business School Executive Education, Deborah designs and delivers custom programs that enhance the skills and impact of senior executives across various industries and sectors.
Deborah is also a prolific author and columnist, with a #1 bestselling book, "Go To Help: 31 Strategies to Offer, Ask for, and Accept Help", and has written multiple articles on topics such as feedback, influence, conflict, and collaboration. She draws on a background in cognitive and social psychology, appreciative inquiry, and improv comedy to offer practical, research-based, and engaging solutions to common workplace challenges. Deborah’s mission is to help leaders balance professional credibility with personal authenticity, and to foster a culture of learning and growth in their organizations.
Deborah’s life changed when a national recognition during high school launched her career into the stratosphere. Hear her story on today’s One Away Show.
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