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.