45 Ways To Survive #45 As the 45th President of the United States begins his term, I’m thinking: “How can I get through this?” And by “this,” I don’t mean Inauguration Day — I mean the next four years. I know I must be proactive and thoughtful about how and with whom I’ll spend my […]
Author Archives: Dana Vickers Shelley
Stand up and Speak
A manager passes on an opportunity to raise an objection during a meeting, fearing her youth and petite stature will keep her from gaining the respect of older male colleagues and subordinates. A government public information officer simmers as senior leaders debate solutions for improving local news coverage without asking her opinion. Today is International […]
My Mom is on Facebook
November 4, 2008 was a day of firsts: Barack Obama was elected President and I learned that my Mom is on Facebook.
Who We Are
DVStrategies helps leaders make a difference in their communities and in our world through strategic communications, public affairs, multicultural alliances and leadership development. Founded by Dana Vickers Shelley, we provide creative, big-picture counsel, strategic planning, executive communications and team-building training to support individuals and organizations in their quest to connect strategy to passion and create change. For the past three decades, […]