This week, Tim Lupinacci celebrates the 50th episode of the Everybody Leads podcast with Jennifer Keller, president and chief operating officer of Baker Donelson, one of the largest law firms in the United States. In her role as President and COO, Jennifer’s leadership extends across multiple operational areas, including information technology, marketing, and business development. Before assuming her current role, she chaired Baker Donelson’s nationally recognized Labor and Employment Department and served on the firm’s board of directors. She also served clients as an employment litigator, defending and advising them on a wide variety of workplace issues. She has been listed in Chambers USA as a leading Labor & Employment lawyer and recognized by Lawdragon and Human Resource Executive Magazine as one of the most powerful employment lawyers since 2017. Beyond her professional achievements, Jennifer is deeply committed to community service and leadership development. She has served as President of the Johnson City Evening Rotary Club and the President of the Southern Appalachian Ronald McDonald House Board of Directors. Jennifer received her J.D. from the University of Tennessee School of Law, where she graduated with highest honors, and received her B.S. from the University of Tennessee. Her leadership is characterized by authenticity, strategic insight, and a relentless focus on excellence. Jennifer discusses her leadership journey and how she applies her core values while leading a large organization. She shares her perspective on what it means to treat your job as a calling, give grace, and pivot from mistakes. She also shares how making lists and writing notes to others helps her stay grounded and start her day with gratitude and perspective.Other Topics Include: Jennifer’s Leadership JourneyEarly Inspirations How Jennifer Lives Out Her ValuesLearning From Mistakes and Showing Grace What Inspires Jennifer to Keep Moving Forward Jennifer’s Daily Disciplines to Take Care of Herself Leadership Books and Resources Emerging Interests and Topics Stepping into Leadership as President and COO Jennifer’s Passion for Serving the Community Advice to Young Leaders and ProfessionalsImpactful Individuals Who Lead Without a Big TitleAdditional Resources: CharityThis episode is in support of Jennifer’s designated charity, the Johnson City Salvation Army. We have made a donation to the Johnson City Salvation Army as a thank you to Jennifer for joining Everybody Leads. To learn more about the Johnson City Salvation Army, please visit https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/Johnson-City/. BooksRadical Candor by Kim ScottNew Rules of the Game by Susan PackardBooks by Jon AcuffBaker DonelsonWebsite: https://www.bakerdonelson.com Contact Jennifer KellerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-keller-72a5a0b/ 
Thank you for listening, and please join us again to hear from more exceptional leaders.Click for more: https://everybodyleads.orghttps://www.bakerdonelson.comProducer: Jason PlankIntern: Claudia Bonney Amamoo

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