Saying the Hard Parts Out Loud

Saying the Hard Parts Out Loud

by Maranda Dziekonski

About the Book

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.

Maranda Dziekonski

About Maranda Dziekonski

Maranda Dziekonski

Chief customer officer, speaker, board member, executive coach, and builder of high-performing customer organizations, Maranda Dziekonski brings more than twenty years of experience across startups, scale-ups, customer leadership, and other functions. She helps companies grow through stronger customer relationships, scalable post-sales strategy, people-first leadership, and a deep belief that business results and human connection go hand in hand. Twice honored as a Top 100 Customer Success Strategist, Maranda was a Top 25 Customer Success Influencer Judge in 2020 and a Top 25 Customer Success Influencer in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. She lives in California with her husband, Andrew, and son, Lucas.

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