Keep Leading!™

Cris Howard’s transition from the boardroom to the hiking trail is a testament to universal leadership principles. It showcases how resilience, adaptability, and strategic thinking are indispensable in both worlds. She shared her secrets for “Leading From the Top on Keep Leading!® Live with Eddie Turner. Bio Cris Howard is a distinguished project management leader with an impressive track record, having grown the department from 40 to 300 employees across 24 countries. Her strategic revitalization initiatives saved $11.7 million in operating costs over two years. Cris has collaborated with key organizations such as the FDA, NIH, DoD/BARDA, and CDC to secure groundbreaking regulatory approvals. She is a highly sought-after speaker with extensive therapeutic expertise in oncology and biotech, having worked with major pharmaceutical companies like J&J and GSK. Cris is also an avid adventurer and philanthropist; she has hiked the Appalachian Trail, competed in 12 IRONMAN competitions, and founded the Women for T