--- title: "The Leader's Journey: A 90-Day Guide to Character, Culture, and Competence" description: "The e-Book version of The Leader’s Journey: A 90-Day Guide to Character, Culture, and Competence is out today! 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Some of you know that I’ve been working on book number three. My first two books were focused on the nonprofit sector, while this one is a broad-based work on leadership. The e-Book version of **[The Leader’s Journey: A 90-Day Guide to Character, Culture, and Competence](https://a.co/d/19gjwKY)** is out today! I wrote this book after having built and led teams in the advertising, marketing, and nonprofit sectors over the last 25 years. What I learned about my own leadership, and about what it takes to lead well is that it’s never accidental. Leadership requires intention. And the best leaders I’ve ever crossed paths with all had three things in common. They led with personal character. They developed healthy, thriving cultures. And they mastered leadership competencies that allowed them to develop and empower their teams for success. And that’s the focus of this new book. From the Amazon profile… *Leadership is not about having all the answers—it’s about developing the character, creating the culture, and building the competence to serve others and drive meaningful results. Over the next 90 days, you’ll engage in a transformational journey that develops you across three essential pillars: **CHARACTER:** Build the internal foundation of integrity, humility, and resilience that earns trust **CULTURE:** Create environments where people feel valued, challenged, and empowered to do their best work **COMPETENCE:** Execute effectively through better decisions, delegation, and organizational development **Each day includes:*** - *One focused leadership principle* - *Five thought-provoking reflection questions* - *One actionable step you can take immediately* *Whether you’re a new leader finding your way or an experienced executive looking to level up, this book provides a proven framework for leadership excellence. Your leadership matters. The people in your care are counting on you. The journey begins now.* I hope you’ll check it out! You can [grab the Kindle version today](https://a.co/d/1LPktln), and you can read it for FREE if you’re a Kindle Unlimited member. OH. Before I forget. If you do read the book and find it valuable, I would greatly appreciate if you’d leave an Amazon review for me. I think we all know how valuable positive reviews are. THANK YOU! Your Leadership Legacy Our team at DickersonBakker helps level up leadership for our partners every day and we can help you too. 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