Deborrah Himsel is the author of Leadership Sopranos Style. She is Vice President of Organizational Effectiveness at Avon Products. Her responsibilities include leadership development, succession planning, recruiting and performance management programs. She has practised and taught leadership theory and development methodology for nearly twenty years. Himsel's previous experience includes serving as Vice President of Human Resources for Banker's Trust and Co. and Director of Strategic Training and Development for Pfizer, Inc. She is also a regular contributor to various business and trade publications.