Leadership isn't given. It's claimed.

Built To Lead is your call to stop waiting for permission and start leading with power, clarity, and purpose—on your terms.

Delaine A. Deer,
PMP, LEED AP

BUILT TO LEAD

What It Takes To Lead In A World That Wasn’t Built For You

This Book is for You if You're:

The only woman in the room (again)

Navigating male-dominated spaces with authenticity and confidence, without losing yourself in the process.

Sick of being told to "wait your turn"

Ready to claim your authority now instead of waiting for permission that may never come.

Building something bigger than a title

Creating impact and legacy beyond organizational charts and formal positions.

Leading while still healing

Balancing vulnerability with strength as you grow through your own challenges.

Done with generic advice

Seeking practical tools that work in real-world situations, not just inspirational fluff.

You don't need hype. You need real talk, real strategy, and a reminder that your leadership is already in you.

Real Leadership for the Real World

Most leadership books were written for systems that weren’t built with us in mind. Built To Lead isn’t one of them.

This book is for women who’ve had to push their way into the room, only to realize the rules still weren’t written for them. It’s for leaders who are done shape-shifting, code-switching, or holding back their voice to make others comfortable.

Inside, I share what I’ve learned leading massive infrastructure projects, building ProWorks Hive, and coaching women to lead boldly—even when the space wasn’t built for us. If you’re tired of shrink-to-fit leadership advice, this is your blueprint.

Ready to Lead Without Hesitation?

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Take the first step toward claiming your leadership on your own terms. Built To Lead gives you the blueprint you've been searching for.

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