Saying the Hard Parts Out Loud: Backbones, Boardrooms, and Graceful Exits

Do I really fit here? Do I belong?Maranda Dziekonski used to listen to the quiet voice in her head when it asked these questions. It was the voice that reminded her of a hungry, chaotic childhood spent fending for herself and taking care of those who should have been taking care of her.Saying the Hard Parts Out Loud is not your run-of-the-mill business memoir. It charts Maranda's journey as she comes to trust her leadership instincts, moving through survival mode, overdrive, and self-doubt on the path to becoming a compassionate executive who guides high-performing people through growth and change.Through personal stories and professional insights, Saying the Hard Parts Out Loud reveals how boundaries and self-trust form the foundation of living and leading with authenticity. It explores what it actually takes to lead without losing yourself. And it reminds you that you are exactly where you belong.