The Fearless Leader: A Sensible Guide to Practicing Authentic Leadership - Softcover

Baron, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1719576866 ISBN 13: 9781719576864

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2018

Synopsis

Leadership is never defined by the size of an organization. Integrity, passion, and a commitment to serve others enable every individual to lead effectively. This book is a powerful tool that will resonate with anyone at any level looking to strengthen their influence. Invaluable lessons are shared practically to demonstrate how to lead with candor and authenticity to a broad audience. Whether you are a front-line leader, individual, or most senior corporate executive, great insights will be gained from this read.

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About the Author

Chris Baron is the author of The Fearless Leader: A Sensible Guide to Practicing Authentic Leadership. She is also a speaker, mentor, inspirational leader, and a personal growth catalyst. She began her career as a Verizon Wireless account executive in 1993, ultimately rising to senior leadership positions over the next 24 years before retiring in 2017. In one of her positions, she was president of the Midwest Area, where she led full responsibility for $18 billion P&L with over 14,000 employees spanning 15 states. She also managed the distribution strategy including 500 company-owned retail stores and 2,000 indirect locations. Under her leadership, the Midwest Region was the leader in market share growth in one of the most competitive wireless markets in the nation.

In her capacity as senior vice president of National Operations, she oversaw retail sales operations and the design for more than 1,900 national company-owned retail stores. As senior vice president of the Global Supply Chain, she led end-to-end supply chain management of all Verizon companies including $35 billion in sourcing and procurement activities. She oversaw the company's sustainability initiative including reducing Verizon's carbon footprint. In her last assignment, Chris led national customer service operations including managing a team of over 18,000 employees in 22 call centers and all partner relationships.

She is the recipient of dozens of leadership awards including Verizon's Chairman's Award (2009). She was recognized by New Jersey Business Magazine as one of New Jersey's "40 Under Forty" and "Best 50 Women in Business," in 2006 and 2007 respectively. Chris received the 2008 Philadelphia Police Athletic League (PAL) "Philadelphia Citizen of the Year Award." In 2007, she partnered with then-Senator Joseph Biden on domestic violence prevention efforts. She received the Vision of Peace Award from the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence in 2004.

Review

"Chris Baron, an authentic and fearless leader, articulates the keys to delivering performance and building a successful career weaving personal stories and key lessons in this extremely relevant and practical book.  Knowing Chris for all these years and seeing the success she continually experienced, this book and the lessons Chris shares bring great clarity into why success is never an accident.  Whether you are an aspiring or current leader, this is a must read." - Andy Lee, Chairman and CEO of Alorica Inc.
 
"Chris's book is a great "how to" for young leaders wanting to learn how to develop into great senior leaders or as Chris terms them "Fearless Leaders".   It's also a great read with fresh content for experienced leaders looking to sharpen their skills or for anyone looking to just improve their performance in life.  After building a company from 1 employee to over 5,000 I wish I had this resource earlier to help my team develop even faster. Thanks, Chris for writing such an Awesome book."  - Rich Balot, Co-founder & Executive Chairman Victra
 
"The Fearless Leader reminds us that we need to work at leadership every day. Regardless whether we are just starting out in our career or celebrating our 20th anniversary--leadership is a constantly evolving growth opportunity for ourselves and those we interact with personally and professionally every day.‎ If we approach it with passion, gratitude, authenticity and a sense of purpose and vision for what is possible we might even enjoy the ride. Thank you Chris, for reminding me why I go to work every day, and for sharing your lessons learned and challenging me to take my leadership to the next level." - Mary Stengel Austen, President and CEO Tierney

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1719576866
• ISBN 13: 9781719576864
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 144