Dr. Jacquie Baly Celebrates #1 International Bestseller Status with Built for Influence

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Houston-Based Leadership Expert Achieves #1 Bestseller Rankings in the United States and Australia, Along with Seven #1 Hot New Release Rankings Across Three Countries

HOUSTON, TX – October 14, 2026 – Elite Online Publishing proudly announces that Dr. Jacquie Baly has achieved #1 International Bestseller status with the successful launch of her new book, Built for Influence: How Modern Leaders Earn Authority, Expand Their Reach, and Create Lasting Impact. The book reached #1 Bestseller rankings in four Amazon categories across the United States and Australia, along with seven #1 Hot New Release rankings across the United States, Australia, and Canada.

Drawing on more than three decades of experience in public policy, governance, economic development, and institutional leadership, Dr. Baly challenges conventional ideas about success and authority. Her book offers a powerful perspective on how leadership is developed through purpose, resilience, discipline, and the ability to navigate complex systems while remaining true to one’s identity.

Built for Influence reframes leadership as architecture rather than aspiration. Instead of focusing on climbing professional ladders or pursuing titles, Dr. Baly emphasizes building the internal foundations necessary to create lasting influence. Blending personal experiences, governance insights, leadership theory, and institutional strategy, the book introduces two essential disciplines: Becoming, the internal foundation of leadership identity formed through adversity and responsibility, and The Repositioning Lens, a strategic approach to navigating institutions, expanding influence, and adapting to changing environments without compromising personal values.

Through candid leadership narratives, executive reflection prompts, and practical frameworks, Dr. Baly guides readers in developing credibility, moving beyond survival mode, and creating long-term strategic direction. The book explores how challenges such as economic hardship, immigration, caregiving, and professional reinvention can shape stronger, more effective leaders. It encourages readers to recognize that true authority is earned through consistency, accountability, and lived experience long before formal recognition arrives.

Designed for emerging leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and individuals navigating complex organizational environments, Built for Influence provides a blueprint for building reputational capital, leading with integrity, and creating meaningful institutional change. Dr. Baly demonstrates that leadership is not about following a perfect plan but about developing the discipline and clarity to adapt when circumstances change.

International Bestseller Success

Built for Influence achieved #1 Bestseller rankings in four categories across two countries, including Management & Leadership – Training and Politics & Government – State & Local Government in the United States, as well as Management & Leadership – Training and Biographies & Primers – Women & Business in Australia. Additionally, the book earned seven #1 Hot New Release rankings across three countries, including Women & Business, State & Local Government, and Management & Leadership – Training in the United States; Management & Leadership – Training and Women & Business in Australia; and Skills – Training and Business Management – Management & Leadership – Training in Canada.

These international rankings mark an important milestone for Dr. Baly and reflect the relevance of her message to readers seeking practical approaches to leadership, professional development, and lasting influence.

“Congratulations to Dr. Jacquie Baly on becoming a #1 International Bestselling Author,” said Jenn Foster, co-founder of Elite Online Publishing. “Her decades of experience in leadership, public service, and business bring an important perspective to today’s conversations about influence and success. We are proud to celebrate this incredible achievement and help bring her message to readers around the world.”

About Dr. Jacquie Baly

Dr. Jacquie Baly is a distinguished public-affairs strategist, professor, philanthropist, former elected official, and current state and county official with more than 30 years of experience shaping policy, governance, and economic development across Texas. As Founder and CEO of BalyProjects, she provides strategic counsel to public agencies, corporations, and nonprofit organizations navigating complex regulatory environments, government systems, stakeholder relationships, and high-stakes decision-making.

Throughout her career, Dr. Baly has served at the highest levels of local, regional, and state leadership, including as a city council member, senior government executive, and statewide appointee under Texas governors. Her extensive experience in public service and institutional oversight has established her as a trusted advisor on leadership, fiscal responsibility, public accountability, and strategic governance. Her work has earned statewide and national recognition for advancing higher education innovation, infrastructure initiatives, and civic engagement.

A first-generation American raised by Caribbean parents, Dr. Baly credits her upbringing with instilling the discipline, resilience, and commitment to service that have guided her personal and professional journey. Her experiences navigating leadership, public service, and complex institutions provide the foundation for the principles explored in Built for Influence.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Dr. Baly is devoted to her family. She is married to business executive James Craig and is the proud mother of two accomplished sons, marketing executive Raphael Chaumette and Alexandre Chaumette, a Harvard Medical School student. She believes that leadership is most powerful when grounded in faith, family, and community.

To learn more about Dr. Jacquie Baly, visit BalyProjects.com or connect with her on LinkedIn and Instagram at @drjacquiebaly.

About Elite Online Publishing

Elite Online Publishing is a full-service publishing and marketing company founded by bestselling authors and entrepreneurs Jenn Foster and Melanie Johnson. The company specializes in helping business owners, entrepreneurs, speakers, coaches, and industry experts transform their knowledge, experience, and expertise into professionally published books that build credibility, establish authority, and expand their influence.

With a mission to help authors share their stories and make a lasting impact, Elite Online Publishing offers comprehensive publishing solutions, including book development, editing, professional cover design, formatting, publishing, and strategic book marketing. The company also specializes in Amazon bestseller campaigns, international book launches, author branding, podcast marketing, media exposure, and book award submissions.

Through its publishing and marketing strategies, Elite Online Publishing helps authors leverage their books as powerful tools to grow their businesses, attract new opportunities, secure speaking engagements, and position themselves as recognized leaders in their industries. By combining personalized guidance with innovative marketing solutions, the company empowers authors to reach audiences around the world and turn their books into long-term assets for their personal and professional success.

Elite Online Publishing believes that everyone has a story worth sharing and that a professionally published book can open doors to new opportunities, greater visibility, and lasting influence. The company works closely with each author to develop a publishing and marketing strategy aligned with their goals, helping them extend their message beyond the pages of their books and create meaningful connections with readers worldwide.

For more information about Elite Online Publishing and its publishing and marketing services, visit eliteonlinepublishing.com.

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