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A Visionary Leader Who Helps Others See Their Vision
Lawrence built the 3rd largest on-line financial services business at Wachovia Bank by taking it from zero to
over 3.3 Million active customers, driving on-line retail sales to over $1B in retail sales by year
end 2006, representing over 90 million on-line transactions
The Story of Lawrence Baxter: A Leader And Trusted Guide
Lawrence Baxter earns his bachelor’s and law degrees at the University of Natal South Africa and his LLM and Diploma in Legal Studies at the University of Cambridge. He becomes rising academic star in South Africa, having written a text that would be used in litigation to fight government, and apartheid practices.
Lawrence Baxter accepts teaching offer at Duke and is immediately recognized as an effective teacher, popular with both students and colleagues, and quickly establishes himself as an expert in American administrative law.
Lawrence Baxter receives a call Washington to research federal banking agencies where he uncovers the beginnings of the savings and loan crisis. Baxter works with the Senate to what becomes the 1991 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act to protect consumers.
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Lawrence Baxter accepts a position at Wachovia Bank where he pioneers the 3rd largest on-line financial services business driving on-line retail sales to over $1B. Wachovia calls him a “visionary” with talent at both strategy and execution and an ability to lead with integrity and harness the strengths of diverse team members.
Baxter returns to Durham and reinvigorates an academic center focused on global financial markets. In July 2018 he was awarded the inaugural Zhang professorship, and
becomes a leader in the world of climate-related financial risk.
Baxter serves as vice chair of the North Carolina Innovation Council, and a senior advisor on climate financial risk, regulation, and litigation at Kaya Partners, an advisory firm that helps firms address climate change.
We Cannot Live Better Than In
Seeking To Become Better.
― Socrates
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"Preparation is key to a successful high speed race, and the same holds true for leadership."
Leadership Lessons from Tackling a Racetrack
If everything seems under control, you’re just not going fast enough.”
— Mario Andretti
Baxter knows preparation is key to a successful high speed race, and believes the same holds true for leadership. For nearly twenty years, Lawrence has been a member of the Kaizen Motorsports & Formula Experiences where he continues to improve his racing skills at the Virginia International Raceway. Lawrence is a co-owner of one of the first Corvette C8s that was put on the track and currently races his Porsche 718 Cayman S. Just as elite athletes retain coaches to remain at the top of their game, CEOs and executives should likewise enlist in executive coaching to sharpen specific skills and build a foundation for solid decision-making. Leaders must equip themselves and their teams with the right skills, knowledge, and resources before embarking on any significant venture. By honing their skills, leaders cultivate a sense of confidence and competence within their team, enabling them to conquer challenges with expertise and finesse.
As we navigate the terrain of leadership, remember that each step taken is an opportunity for growth and learning. Together, let’s embrace the challenge, ascend to new heights, and celebrate the milestones that mark our progress. Fast growth and fast driving require certain fundamentals to push the outer edge. It is your job as the leader to push the team past their comfort zone.