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. 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.