This book will surely benefit anyone who lacks authority but is able to lead by influence. It does not matter the title or the name on your door, the only thing that employees appreciate is your willingness to give them ownership in the organization, support their creativity and be a good listener.Jeanette is a motivational speaker and a Navy veteran. She has given her time to understanding the downfall of leadership in order to become the most influential leader she can possibly be. Jeanette has served in multiple leadership positions in the military an in private sector, to include leading a diverse background of teams. Leading in the absence of authority gives birth to effective influence. Jeanette Ortegon, a native of Los Angeles, California is no stranger to adversity and conflict. In the book Shine Without Authority, Jeanette describes a variety of scenarios that could make or break a leader. Jeanette interviewed a variety ofinfluential leaders from past and present to gain a better perspective of what the relationship between the manager and the subordinate was back then and how it has evolved today. Jeanette begins her story by disclosing unpleasant details of her childhood so that the readers can gain a better share her journey to becoming a model leader, which also gives readers a personal snapshot of why she is so passionate abouteffective leadership. Jeanette has overcome hardship and abandonment which taught her independence, critical thinking, valuable interpersonal skills, and the essential approach to lead with influence in the absence of authority.Jeanette has also included several case studies that provide examples of the impact on any given organization when leadership is poorly implemented, to include achievements that follow when leadership is successfully applied.