Hi, Iโm Michael Rowellโhusband, dad, and leadership coach.
For over 30 years, Iโve had the privilege of leading teams in the trenchesโwhether in nonprofits, community groups or organisations navigating growth, conflict, and change.
But I didnโt always lead well.
Early in my leadership journey, I thought influence came from titles, pressure, or just trying harder.
I quickly realized that none of that creates trustโor transformation.
I wrote Leadership Upgrade for leaders like me:
People who were handed responsibility, but not the roadmap.
Who want to do it rightโฆ but feel like theyโre doing it alone.
This book captures everything Iโve learnedโand livedโabout becoming a leader people want to follow.
Itโs not theory. Itโs tested. And itโs built to serve you.
Because I believe you donโt need to be perfect. You just need to be willing to upgrade.