Overview

Because I Was Inverted: Building a Strong Servant Leader Culture is a fresh, story-driven guide that flips traditional leadership on its head. This book is perfect for business leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs who want to inspire trust, build strong teams, and create a workplace culture where people and performance thrive. Blending timeless leadership principles with memorable pop culture references from Bob Ross and Monsters, Inc. to Batman and even Ludacris, this book makes the mindset and tools of servant leadership both practical and engaging. Readers will discover useful strategies to foster clarity, strengthen resilience, and connect more authentically with their teams. Through honest lessons in empathy, vulnerability, and emotional intelligence, the authors clearly demonstrate that leadership is not about power or status, but about service. This book is for anyone who wants to lead with authenticity, courage, and heart; whether you're managing a small team or guiding an entire organization. If you're looking for a refreshing and practical take on leadership that entertains as much as it equips, Because I Was Inverted is the perfect addition to your library.

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Author:   Joshua Schmitz
Publisher:   Business Expert Press
Imprint:   Business Expert Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.281kg
ISBN:  

9781637429600

ISBN 10:   1637429606
Pages:   204
Publication Date:   04 May 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction: Because I Was Inverted—The Servant Leader’s Mindset .......xi Part I Shaping the Leader’s Mindset ...................................... 1 Chapter 1 A Little Bob Ross—Paint the Picture for Them ................3 Chapter 2 It Worked for Monsters, Inc.—Why Laughter Is Better Than Fear .............................................................15 Chapter 3 My Precious—The Gollum Effect ..................................27 Chapter 4 Rafiki Knows the Past Can Hurt—But It Doesn’t Have to Define You ........................................................39 Part II Owning Your Voice and Actions ................................. 51 Chapter 5 Take Advice from Ludacris—Act a Fool ..........................53 Chapter 6 You’ve Got Mail—Own Every Message You Send ...........65 Chapter 7 Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, and the Wizard: Letting Go of Leadership Myths ..................75 Chapter 8 No One Becomes Batman Without Falling Into the Cave ......................................................87 Part III Evolving and Adapting ............................................... 99 Chapter 9 Just Like a VHS—Time to Be Obsolete, Evolve Your Leadership .................................................101 Chapter 10 Trust Me, I’m a High Performer—But I’m Not a Pressure Cooker ............................................................109 Chapter 11 Like The Breakfast Club—Leadership Is About Everyone Belonging ......................................................121 Chapter 12 Great Leaders Are Communication Chameleons ..........131 Part IV Leading With Vision and Magic ............................... 141 Chapter 13 Catch the Fly ................................................................ 143 Chapter 14 The Process Was Fine, but Ferris Bueller Had the Right Vibe .................................................................... 153 Chapter 15 Just Like Walt—It’s All About Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust ..............................................................163 Chapter 16 3D Glasses .................................................................... 171 Conclusion: The Journey Ahead ...........................................................177 Bibliography .......................................................................................181 About the Author ................................................................................185 Index .................................................................................................187

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Josh Schmitz is a leadership strategist, speaker, and culture builder with over 20 years of experience leading teams in the retail, educational and veterinary industries. As a former Vice President of Operations and Regional Operations Leader, he has guided hundreds of leaders in transforming their leadership approach and building stronger workplace cultures. Known for blending humor, storytelling, and practical insight, Josh makes leadership feel approachable and human. His passion lies in helping leaders at every level create environments where people and performance thrive.

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