HOLIDAY LEADERSHIP SERIES – Featuring Deb Krier

With the arrival of the holiday season, it's time for the memorable end-of-the-year advertising campaigns and familiar music to hit the airwaves; our TV's, radios, and computer/tablet/smartphone screens will be bombarded by reminders of the season. Since I've been honored to share several inspiring series on my blog over the last year including my #FallBacktoReadingSeries, #SpringLeadershipSeries, and #OlympicsLeadershipSeries, I've decided to end the year with my #HolidayLeadershipSeries.

I've asked 10 thought leaders to chime in and share some of their holiday thoughts as they pertain to leadership and marketing specifically during the holiday season. Enjoy, and happy holidays!

And now, for today's post, I'd like to introduce Deb Krier. I met Deb through my participation in the Leaders Who Fiction digital book club led by Melanie Bell. Deb is a coalition builder and warrior who is rewriting the playbook on how to L.I.V.E. with cancer. Diagnosed with Stage 4 Triple Positive Breast Cancer in 2015, and then diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2023, her goal is to empower those dealing with cancer to embrace their inner warrior so that they build a tribe, energize their voices, and expand their choices. In addition, Deb has 25 years of experience in personal branding and is the founder of Wise Women Communications, LLC,  a digital marketing agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. She also hosts The Business Power Hour, a podcast on the C-Suite Network. She has an MBA degree with an emphasis in marketing from the University of Colorado and an MS in communications management from Colorado State University.

QUESTION: What BRAND or PRODUCT is the most memorable during the holiday season?
DEB KRIER: Coca-Cola has always done a fantastic job, especially with the use of the very traditional Santa's.

QUESTION: What is your favorite holiday ADVERTISEMENT?
DEB KRIER: The Hershey Kisses commercial, playing Christmas Bells.

QUESTION: What is your favorite piece of music or SONG during the holiday season?
DEB KRIER: I'm a sucker for the more traditional songs like "Silent Night," "White Christmas," "Joy to the World," and so on.

QUESTION: Whose PERSONAL BRAND stands out during the holidays, and why? (Think outside the box and do not share any religious choices.)
DEB KRIER: Does Santa count? How about Rudolph? Maybe Hermey the Elf (Rudolph's friend) for the unwavering support he provides and that he is willing to sacrifice himself to save the others.

QUESTION: And lastly, since this is a leadership series, what is your favorite LEADERSHIP QUOTE?
DEB KRIER: "Being different isn't a bad thing, it means you're brave enough to be yourself." ~Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

SHARE THIS: Being different isn't a bad thing, it means you're brave enough to be yourself. ~Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer via @DebKrier #HolidayLeadershipSeries #DebbieLaskeysBlog

My gratitude to Deb for sharing her leadership insights and for being a part of my #HolidayLeadershipSeries.


Image Credit: NBC.

Read about the Timeless Appeal of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/magical-animation-rudolph-red-nosed-reindeer-180973841/

Read Four Reasons Why We Love Hermey the Elf as a Dentist:
https://www.zyris.com/we-love-hermey-the-elf/


Connect with Deb at these links:
Website: https://debkrier.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahkrier
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/debkrier
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedebkrier
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debkrier
About Deb's Podcasts: https://thebusinesspowerhour.com/
The Business Power Hour with Deb Krier on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-power-hour-with-deb-krier/id642539481
The Business Power Hour with Deb Krier on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/thebusinesspowerhour