Emerging leaders and management professionals have a unique opportunity to download Becoming the Compass: A Leadership Fable for Emerging Leaders by Ryan Crittenden, Ph.D., free of charge on Amazon Kindle from June 16 to June 20, 2025.
Blending narrative storytelling with practical leadership insights, Becoming the Compass follows the journey of Alex, a leader confronting toxic workplace culture, uncertainty, and organizational change. The book introduces four core leadership principles designed to cultivate effective and authentic leadership:
Relational Strength: Leading with trust, empathy, and genuine connection
Authentic Presence: Prioritizing identity over performance
Purposeful Resilience: Leveraging adversity as a catalyst for growth
Growth Through Challenges: Transforming hardship into leadership development
Dr. Crittenden describes the book as a guide for leaders “ready to stop chasing perfection and start leading from who they truly are,” emphasizing a people-centered and purpose-driven approach to leadership.
Becoming the Compass is available for free download exclusively on Amazon Kindle in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia during the promotion period.
About the Author
Ryan Crittenden, Ph.D., is a leadership coach, Army veteran, and founder of XL Coaching and Development. He holds advanced certifications including Gallup CliftonStrengths, The Six Types of Working Genius, and is a member of the John Maxwell Team. With a doctorate in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Dr. Crittenden specializes in empowering leaders to build authentic, resilient, and relationally strong organizations.
