MANILA -- Apart from being an ABS-CBN top executive, Charo Santos-Concio is also a devoted wife, a guiding star to the network's roster of talents, and now, a book author.

Indeed, she can wear different hats-- all at the same time.

In her new book titled “My Journey – The Story of an Unexpected Leader,” ABS-CBN's former president and CEO shares her journey in becoming the leader of the country's biggest broadcasting company.

On "Tonight With Boy Abunda" on Monday, Santos-Concio revealed that she was at first hesitant to put her story on paper in fear of getting judged and misunderstood. "It's scary to bare one's soul to the public," she said.

She agreed to tell her story under one condition: "If it will only be used as a springboard to share leadership lessons."

Co-written by An Mercado Alcantara, the book is now available in National Book Store and Powerbooks branches nationwide.

Tough love

In the same interview, Santos-Concio shared several useful leadership tips, such as ensuring the right blend between being a professional boss and a nurturing leader to every worker.

"I'm very sure of my boundaries-- the boundaries of professionalism that I expect of every talent, of every worker in the industry. But at the same time, you balance that with a nurturing heart, with an ear that's ready to listen to a human being because I don't see people as commodity," she said.

She also emphasized that all leaders must understand the basic human imperfections of their colleagues, from their personal insecurities to fears. "You have to be patient and talk to them and encourage them to go through a process of self-awareness so they are able to transcend and manage their egos better," she explained.

'Anyone can be president'

As a vocal advocate of gender equality, Santos-Concio pointed out that anyone, regardless of gender, can be a leader just like her.

"Why do I have to be a man to be a president? Sa lalaki lang ba reserved 'yang position na 'yan? I think anyone, for that matter, can be president," she said.

She said the most important ingredients in leadership are passion, love, commitment, and dedication-- values that everyone can have.

"I never looked at myself as a woman. I'm a worker," she said. "Hindi naman 'yan dahil sa lalaki ka o babae ka, hindi eh. It's about character. It's about sense of commitment. It's about the things that you value. It's about your priorities."

A guiding star

ABS-CBN artist Erich Gonzalez recently paid a visit to Santos-Concio before she flew to U.S. to finish work-related commitments with her ex-boyfriend Daniel Matsunaga.

In an Instagram post, the young actress thanked Santos-Concio for being her "guiding star."

According to Santos-Concio, she does her best to listen with her heart and tries to empathize with ABS-CBN talents.

"And for whatever lesson of piece of advice that I can give you, I would be so generous in sharing what I know. I'm genuinely concerned about the growth and maturity of our stars," she added.

Apart from giving advice to celebrities, Santos-Concio, who is now ABS-CBN's chief content officer, is busy with corporate speaking engagements.

These, alongside her endorsement commitments and her showbiz comeback, which was marked by her multi-awarded film "Ang Babaeng Humayo."