This is an inspirational leadership story told from the vantage point of an LGBTQ+ individual. It will highlight Fielding's journey and career starting in blue-collar Toledo, Ohio at a c-suite level position in retail and media/entertainment. This is a book to inspire authentic, servant leadership and to encourage people to own their truth to bring out the best in themselves and their teams. Fielding will use his personal story to illustrate key decisions and inflexion points (''Moments of Truth'') that highlight his style, learnings, successes, and failures. Jim wants it to speak to everyone…mehr
This is an inspirational leadership story told from the vantage point of an LGBTQ+ individual. It will highlight Fielding's journey and career starting in blue-collar Toledo, Ohio at a c-suite level position in retail and media/entertainment. This is a book to inspire authentic, servant leadership and to encourage people to own their truth to bring out the best in themselves and their teams. Fielding will use his personal story to illustrate key decisions and inflexion points (''Moments of Truth'') that highlight his style, learnings, successes, and failures. Jim wants it to speak to everyone who has struggled with finding their personal leadership style, but especially to the Queer young people who feel marginalized, misunderstood, and held back from their path. It is a journey about finding and loving yourself.and using that strength to make the world a better place.
James Fielding, (Atlanta, Georgia; http://www.archergray.com/jim-fielding) is an experienced and respected industry veteran for more than 30 years. He recently joined Archer Gray in 2020 to form the Co-Lab division and serve as Partner on the Management Committee, and has previously served as President, Consumer Products & Innovation at 20th Century Fox, Global Head for Consumer Products and Retail Development at DreamWorks Animation, and EVP, Global Retail Sales and Marketing for Disney Consumer Products. An active Angel Investor and Start-Up advisor, Mr. Fielding currently serves on the Board of Directors for Inked Brands and Xcel Brands. Prior to joining Archer Gray, Jim formed and continues to advise Then What, Inc., a boutique Brand and Creative Agency based in Los Angeles. He also formed a personal strategic consultant agency called Intersected Stories. Both ventures allowed Jim to share his vast experience and network with a variety of Global Brands, Retailers, and Media companies. Jim has built his expertise and skill set operating at the intersection of quality storytelling, innovative product and merchandising, and compelling consumer experiences. A culture and team builder, he has recruited and trained global leaders in a variety of disciplines and at all levels of several organizations and media companies.
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Preface xi
Learning 1 Control the Controllable, but Leave Space for the Possible 1
Learning 2 Be a Lifelong Learner and Stay Constantly Curious 21
Learning 3 Don't Let Anyone Dim Your Light 33
Learning 4 Find and Embrace All Your Families, Especially the Ones You Choose 67
Learning 5 How to Define Enough? 95
Learning 6 May We Leave Our Corner of the World a Better Place than We Found It 105
Learning 7 Trust Your Jiminy Cricket Learn to Listen to and Love Yourself 121
Learning 8 Building High- Performing Teams and Cultures of Excellence 137
Learning 9 Selfish Is Not a Bad Word 169
Learning 10 Authentic Kindness Is More Important than Being Right or First 183
