Lead Anyway: How to Build the Career You Want When the Rules Weren’t Written for You
Leadership isn’t about titles or timing—it’s about the courage to go first.
In Lead Anyway, Jen Spencer shares two decades of real-world experience building teams, leading through change, and finding her voice in industries that didn’t always make space for it. With candor and clarity, she reveals how true leaders navigate uncertainty, recover from setbacks, and create impact without losing themselves in the process.
This is more than a leadership book; it’s a movement for anyone ready to stop waiting, start leading, and define success on their own terms.
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Redefining What Leadership Looks Like
In Lead Anyway, leadership isn’t about titles or control; it’s about courage, clarity, and human connection. Through real stories and hard-won lessons, it reveals how the best leaders thrive not because they have the answers, but because they dare to show up when it matters most.
Lead Anyway helps you…
Silence self-doubt, embrace imperfection, and lead with courage in a world that’s always changing.
Lead Anyway is a practical guide to leading with authenticity and confidence, especially when the path ahead feels unclear. Through real stories and hard-won lessons, it helps you reframe fear as fuel, turn uncertainty into strength, and build the resilience to show up even when you don’t feel ready.
This book gives you the clarity and tools to lead yourself first, so you can inspire others to do the same. It’s time to stop waiting for the perfect moment and start leading anyway.
Beyond the Title
Jen Spencer has built her career on a simple truth real leadership doesn’t wait for permission. From classroom teacher to CEO and now Chief Growth Officer, she’s led through uncertainty with courage, empathy, and a belief that progress starts before perfection.
Known for blending strategy with heart, Jen helps leaders and organizations build trust, embrace change, and lead with authenticity. In her book Lead Anyway, she shares lessons from two decades of growth, reminding readers that courage isn’t something you find rather it’s something you choose, every day.
Her mission is clear: to help people lead bravely, live authentically, and show up—especially when it’s hard.
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Picking the right book takes thought. Why should Lead Anyway the one you choose? Let’s explore.
Who is this book for?
Lead Anyway is for anyone who’s ever felt ready to lead but unsure where to start. Whether you’re an emerging leader, a seasoned executive, or simply someone navigating change, this book helps you find clarity, courage, and confidence to lead in your own way.
How is Lead Anyway different from other leadership books?
Unlike most leadership books that focus on theory or perfection, Lead Anyway starts from reality; the messy, uncertain, and deeply human side of leadership. It blends real stories with actionable tools to help readers lead authentically, even when the path isn’t clear. Jen doesn’t preach ideals rather she shares what actually works.
Does Lead Anyway include practical tools or is it more story-driven?
It’s both. Jen weaves personal stories and real-world lessons with reflection prompts and exercises that help you apply each principle in your daily life or leadership role. You’ll walk away not just inspired, but equipped with frameworks that build confidence and resilience.
How will Lead Anyway help me grow as a leader or professional?
Lead Anyway helps you lead with courage and authenticity. Whether you’re managing a team, changing careers, or finding your voice. It gives you practical tools to build confidence, move through fear, and redefine success on your own terms. Through Jen’s real stories and lessons, you’ll learn how to take initiative, recover from setbacks, and create a leadership style rooted in empathy, clarity, and action.
Can organizations use Lead Anyway for leadership development or team growth?
Absolutely. Lead Anyway is ideal for leadership retreats, team workshops, and professional development programs. Organizations can use the book to start conversations about authentic leadership, inclusion, and courage in the workplace.
