023 | Lead Like a Woman with Deborah Smith Pegues

TUR023 - Lead Like a Woman with Deborah Smith Pegues

Deborah Smith Pegues is the Founder and President of The Pegues Group. She is a global speaker, leadership coach, TV host, Certified Accountant, Certified Behavioral Consultant, and a best-selling author of eighteen books, including her latest book, Lead Like a Woman: Gain Confidence, Navigate Obstacles, Empower Others. Deborah was previously the Vice President of MCA Inc and Manager of Forecasting and Budgeting for Hughes Aircraft's billion-dollar Space & Communications Division. She also served as the Chief Financial Officer of West Angeles Church of God In Christ. Deborah holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of North Texas and an MBA in Finance from the University of Southern California.

Deborah joins me today to explore the topic of confronting issues. She shares how confidence and faith have played a part in her story and why it is vital to learn to advocate yourself. She reveals the strategies you can use to navigate anger, deal with issues, and be objective. Deborah shares why it is important to understand a company's culture, build your confidence, network, and take risks to get ahead. She also shares why you should look back positively and from the perspective of what you have learned. 

“Confrontation is one of those words that has gotten a bad rep, but it really just means coming together face-to-face.” - Deborah Smith Pegues

This week on The Unwritten Rules Podcast

  • How faith and confidence have played a part in Deborah's journey

  • The importance of learning to advocate for yourself

  • Twelve female traits that women need to embrace

  • Strategies for moving through anger and becoming emotionally savvy

  • Being objective when dealing with issues and focusing on the end-game

  • Understanding the company culture and what it takes to get on the fast track

  • Being authentic and leading with excellence

  • Why you should focus on building confidence, risk-taking, networking, and supporting other women

  • Remembering with a positive attitude and focusing on what you learned

Our Favorite Quotes

  • “Confront privately, personally, but powerfully.” - Deborah Smith Pegues

  • “If everyone in your circle looks like you - you’ve got work to do.” - Deborah Smith Pegues

  • “Nothing grows on top of the table - only the stuff that you bury.” - Deborah Smith Pegues

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