Dana Dillard

Ten things you need to know about Dana Dillard:

1. She likes lists and bullet points!

2. Leading others is the most satisfying and rewarding part of her decades-long career.

3. Dana writes, speaks, and consults on leadership topics with a lens toward inclusion.

4. Her first book, Jackfruit Leadership, focuses on becoming a more inclusive leader by focusing on two aspects of leading.

5. A financial services executive, Dana has worked at all levels of the industry from call center rep to C-Suite executive.

6. Storytelling and finding the humor in situations is Dana's go to coping mechanism.

7. Being curious and learning from others keeps her interested in leadership and what makes teams tick.

8. Key chapters in her book focus on leading parents, managing people who are smarter than you and dealing with conflict at the office.

9. When she's not writing or working with clients, you will find Dana tracking down the latest sports news and scores - particularly those in women's tennis and Dallas sports teams.

10. Dana is a mother of two humans and two dogs and appreciates the patience of her sweet husband Todd.