By sharing her compassion and believing in team building, Deavra Daughtry has trained more than 10,000 health care employees as the CEO of Excellent Care Management and Excel E Care Home Health Care. As an innovative and diverse businesswoman, she is the owner and president of Platinum Results Marketing and International Décor & Events. Daughtry, a passionate philanthropist, is also the founder extraordinaire of a successful foundation, the Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation International, that has been in operation since 2002.
What is the mission of your organization?
The Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation is a nonprofit organization geared toward mentoring families, from all walks of life [to help them] reach their full potential in the areas of personal development, business, education, finances and socioeconomic development.
What three skill sets are critical for the future executive that you hire for your organization?
Communication skills
Leadership skills
Technological skills
How do you utilize technology to benefit your organization?
It allows us to work more effectively with mass productions in an efficient manner.
Finish the sentences …
Team work is important because …
You are able to build on others’ strengths and assist to overcome their weaknesses. When your team is working together you are able to make a greater impact.
The best way to recruit great talent is …
Through relationships
Speaking a second language is important because …
We live in a global market and global economy
What social media platforms do you engage in the most?
Facebook and Twitter
What professional organizations do you support?
International Third World Leadership Association
Describe your networking style?
Supportive
If you were giving a graduation speech to college students what would be the title of your speech?
“It’s all about relationships”
Name your two favorite vacation destinations to relax and recharge?
Martha’s Vineyard and the Caribbean
What are you reading and what are your two favorite books?
The One Life Solution and Beyond Survival
Name three business leaders and political leaders who inspire you?
Oprah
Warren Buffet
John Maxwell
Favorite sports team and hobbies?
The Houston Rockets and traveling
Name two of your favorite quotes that motivate you?
“Life has no limitations, except the ones you make” – Les Brown,
“ The greatest tragedy is not death, but life without a purpose”- Myles Munroe
