Himsel’s book has been favorably reviewed by some heavy hitters: Publishers Weekly wrote: “In an era when good leadership is scarce, the unenlightened should look not to their politicians, teachers, clergy or family members, but to the one and only Tony Soprano, the infamous New Jersey-based Mafioso of the television series that shares his name. While using the typical management buzzwords--networking, strategizing, delegating, executing--that generally lead to the eyes glazing over, Himsel manages to inject some newness into the business-as-usual theorizing that tends to characterize the many tell-don't-show works already out there.”

Bookpage added: “Business books don’t have to be boring…Fans will love the plethora of examples from the show, and the quizzes and role playing exercises will force you to practice being direct (dressing like a thug is optional)…A perfect gift for Sopranos lovers (or spineless friends).” Himsel can be reached through her website or through her publicist, Carole V. Bartholomeaux, Bartholomeaux/Public Relations, 602 404 8018.

Himsel returns to the U.S. July 5th. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram: “Fictional mob boss Tony Soprano leaves no doubt about who has leadership responsibility in his New Jersey crime family. ‘I'm the one who calls the shots,’ he tells his underworld associates… The chapter on feedback poses the Sopranoesque question: ‘You got a problem with me?’ A leader who is gossiped about tends to be a leader who doesn't invite feedback [gossip needs an information-poor environment in which to thrive.]’ Insights of that caliber abound in this informative, instructive, witty and slightly risqué treatise.”                                                                                                                                           

HBO’S mega-hit, The Sopranos, has kept Himsel in demand nationally and internationally for her well-thought out and well-received seminars on ways in which the fictional Tony Soprano is a good business leader “not the whacking part…” She cites Soprano’s leadership skills – including the simple, clear, adaptive structure of his organization, his effective coaching, his techniques for conflict resolution, and his use of common bonding rituals – all highly-prized in any workplace.

"Organizations today require leaders who know how to get things done, who are skilled at cutting through red tape and at finding innovative solutions to complex problems," Himsel says. "This is one of Tony’s strengths."                                                                

Because of her leadership skills, she is doing workshops for HP and Citigroup while in Southeast Asia. Starbucks Corporation recently hired Himsel to facilitate Teambuilding Sessions. Himsel is a recognized expert in leadership development, a change agent, a thought leader, an author, an educator and executive coach, a stand-up comedienne and sought-after speaker for conferences and workshops. Leadership Sopranos Style: How to become a More Effective Boss, was released to critical acclaim in late 2004. She is often interviewed and quoted on television, radio and in print. USA TODAY hired Deborrah to provide weekly expert commentary on the television series, The Apprentice. Over the last five years, Himsel has shared her expertise on Fox News, CNBC and Bloomberg as well as numerous local business programs. She has written articles and been quoted in such publications as The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Financial Times and HR Executive.