KL142: Leading From the Top

Cris Howard’s transition from the boardroom to the hiking trail is a testament to universal leadership principles. It showcases how resilience, adaptability, and strategic thinking are indispensable in both worlds. She shared her secrets for “Leading From the Top on Keep Leading!® Live with Eddie Turner. Bio Cris Howard is a distinguished project management leader with an impressive track record, having grown the department from 40 to 300 employees across 24 countries. Her strategic revitalization initiatives saved $11.7 million in operating costs over two years. Cris has collaborated with key organizations such as the FDA, NIH, DoD/BARDA, and CDC to secure groundbreaking regulatory approvals. She is a highly sought-after speaker with extensive therapeutic expertise in oncology and biotech, having worked with major pharmaceutical companies like J&J and GSK. Cris is also an avid adventurer and philanthropist; she has hiked the Appalachian Trail, competed in 12 IRONMAN competitions, and founded the Women for Tri Foundation, raising over $300,000 for female athletes. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/crishowardpmp/   Leadership Quote "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act - but a habit." - Aristotle   Subscribe, share, and review on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keep-leading/id1461490512 Subscribe, share, and review on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0I7uAW3x4AWsLe6cnAzHp7?si=14549a44dec3495f Full Episode Transcripts and Detailed Guest Information www.KeepLeadingPodcast.com   Keep Leading LIVE (Live Recordings of the Keep Leading!® Podcast) www.KeepLeadingLive.com   Connect with Eddie Turner Website: https://www.eddieturnerllc.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddieturner Twitter: https://twitter.com/eddieturnerjr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eddieturnerllc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eddieturnerjr/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/EddieTurnerJr LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eddie-turner-llc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eddieturnerllc Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eddieturner.bsky.social Agent: https://gray-miller-agency.webflow.io/roster/eddie-turner 100 Coaches Agency: https://www.100coaches.com/coaches/profiles/eddie-turner/ About the Keep Leading!® Podcast The Keep Leading!® podcast is for people passionate about leadership. It is dedicated to leadership development and insights. Join your host, Eddie Turner, The Leadership Excelerator®, as he speaks with accomplished leaders and people of influence across the globe about their journeys to leadership excellence. Listen as they share leadership strategies, techniques, and insights.   Share the Inspiration Inspired by what you hear? Share the episode with your network and help spread the message of empowerment and leadership. Use the hashtag #KeepLeadingPodcast to join the community of listeners dedicated to continuous growth and leadership excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices