Some are born leaders, but let's be real—most of us are not. Many of us become leaders by learning first-hand "what not to do." Leadership in our careers is a product of hard work and dedication, but also bumps, bruises, and oh crap moments. Leader by Mistake takes you through Jacqueline M. Baker's introspective journey of mistakes that could have plagued her career. Instead, her mistakes fueled her growth, pushed her thinking, and landed her in leadership roles she never would have dreamed of. As Leader by Mistake takes you along the author’s own leadership journey, it also challenges you to look within yourself and harness the power of your mistakes to develop key leadership skills that are needed to succeed in our increasingly complex and global world. Each chapter takes you through a leadership skill—from accountability and etiquette to grit and innovation, and wraps up with thought-provoking questions for you to consider to help you develop as a leader. We all make mistakes, so resist the urge to sweep them under the rug. Instead, embrace your mistakes and use them to grow into the leader you’ve always aspired to be.