Photographer Cass Davis follows Top 10 LÍder Talita Ramos Erickson, general counsel of Barilla (Americas) and CEO of Barilla Restaurants, for a whirlwind day full of key meetings and events.

Through it all, Erickson stresses her philosophy of “work-life efficiency,” a concept driven home through all levels of Barilla’s staff, encouraging freedom and open dialogue about managing both their personal and professional commitments.