Denise Deisler, Executive Director of the Jacksonville Humane Society
Success quote: “In order to succeed, your desire for success must be greater than your fear of failure.” – Bill Cosby
Best piece of advice ever received: “You can’t always get what you want. But if you try sometimes you might find you get what you need.” – Mick Jagger and Keith Richards
Personal habit that contributes to success: “I am an absolute change nut! I embrace change, I seek change, I seek the challenges that come with that change and, sometimes I will change things just for the sake of changing them and keeping us all practiced at change.”
Internet resources: ASPCA PRO
TED Talks
Book recommendation: “Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap, And Others Don’t” by Jim Collins
Parting piece of advice: “Capital campaign is war…and you better be prepared for war.” – Claiborne Robins, Jr.
Contact info: ddeisler@jaxhumane.org