Leadership Novel · First Edition
The
Baker
The
Baker
A Leadership Story
Real leadership is everywhere — if you know how to see it. A cinematic novel about clarity, humility, and the courage to grow into the leader others already believe you can be.
- A Leadership Novel
- 4 Continents of Experience
- Microsoft · IBM · Quest Software
- Multiple Business Turnarounds
About the Book
A novel about the human side of leadership.
"The answers she needs won't come from boardrooms or strategy decks."
The Premise
When Jennifer Sutton is chosen to lead a global media empire in decline, she steps into the role she has spent her entire career preparing for — yet nothing feels familiar. The company is losing momentum, culture, and clarity. The board wants change, and the clock is already ticking.
The Journey
Searching for a place to begin, Jenn is sent to meet a retired business legend who now runs a quiet bakery in Boston. What starts as a simple conversation over coffee and pie becomes her first step into a journey that challenges everything she believes about leadership.
The Discovery
As Jenn confronts the realities of her new role, she discovers the answers she needs won't come from boardrooms or strategy decks, but from unexpected places — and from people who understand leadership in its simplest, most human form.
The Book
The Baker is a cinematic leadership novel about clarity, humility, and the courage to grow into the leader others already believe you can be. For anyone stepping into a bigger role, this is the story that shows you where to start.
About the Author
Andrés
Ortola
Executive · Strategist · Author
Andrés Ortola grew up in Buenos Aires and built his career across four continents from Madrid to Dubai, Singapore to Manila, and eventually Lisbon.
He held senior roles at Microsoft, Quest Software, and IBM, and served as Microsoft CEO in both the Philippines and Portugal. Over the course of his career, he has led multiple business turnarounds.
The Baker is his first book.
Three principles that change everything
Clarity
Leadership starts with seeing clearly your team, your purpose, and what truly matters. Before strategy comes clarity. Most new leaders skip this step.
Humility
The best answers rarely come from the top. Real leaders know how to listen — to the baker, to the apprentice, to the person they least expect to teach them.
Courage
Growing into the leader others already believe you can be takes courage. Not to perform — but to show up, honestly and consistently, day after day.
Real leadership is everywhere — if you know how to see it.
— The Baker · Andrés Ortola
A Novel About the Human Side of Leadership
When Jennifer Sutton is chosen to lead a global media empire in decline, she steps into the role she has spent her entire career preparing for yet nothing feels familiar. The company is losing momentum, culture, and clarity. The board wants change, and the clock is already ticking. Searching for a place to begin, Jenn is sent to meet a retired business legend who now runs a quiet bakery in Boston. What starts as a simple conversation over coffee and pie becomes the first step in a journey that challenges everything she believes about leadership.
The Baker is a cinematic leadership novel about clarity, humility, and the courage to grow into the leader others already believe you can be. For anyone stepping into a bigger role, this is the story that shows you exactly where to start.
Who This Is For
Anyone stepping into a bigger role
- New leaders who feel the weight of expectations and aren't sure where to begin
- Executives navigating culture, clarity, and change at the same time
- Managers ready to grow beyond tactics into genuine leadership
- Anyone who has ever felt like the role is bigger than they are — and wondered how to close the gap