Leaders don’t burn out because they work hard. They burn out because they stop being truly present. Michael had the title, the team, and the full calendar. From the outside, it looked like success. But one night, his eight-year-old son handed him a drawing that exposed the truth: Michael was standing on the sidelines of his own family. He was there—but not really there. That’s when a mentor asked him a question that changed everything: “What would happen if you actually made yourself available?” There Is No Ability Like Availability is not another list of leadership principles. It’s a story—a leadership fable that holds a mirror up to the exhaustion, distraction, and quiet regret so many leaders carry. It’s a wake-up call for anyone who has ever wondered if their family, team, or faith is getting the best of them—or just the leftovers. Through Michael’s journey, you’ll learn how to: Stop mistaking busyness for importance - Break free from the multitasking myth that destroys focus - Rebuild trust at work and connection at home - Recover energy so you can lead with strength, not exhaustion - Create a culture where people feel safe, valued, and heard Each chapter ends with a Reader Challenge —practical steps that turn insights into action. These aren’t abstract theories. They’re simple, repeatable practices that leaders, parents, and pastors are already using to transform the way they show up. This book is for: Leaders exhausted by endless meetings and shallow connections - Parents who worry their kids are growing up without their presence - Executives, pastors, and coaches who want to create impact without burning out - Anyone who suspects they are physically present but emotionally absent What sets this book apart? Most leadership books talk at you. This one walks with you. It feels less like a manual and more like a mentor pointing you back to what matters most. Why now? We live in the noisiest, most distracted age in history. Leaders are drowning in information and starving for transformation. This book is a lifeline. It slows the pace, clears the noise, and points you back to what matters most. If you’ve ever felt overbooked, overwhelmed, or overlooked in your own life, this story will remind you that you don’t need more time—you need more presence. Perfect for readers of Patrick Lencioni, Jon Gordon, Mark Sanborn, Bob Burg, and John Maxwell, this fable combines narrative and coaching to deliver insights you won’t just read—you’ll remember. Leaders who apply its lessons see stronger teams, healthier families, and deeper peace in their lives. This isn’t just another leadership book. It’s an invitation to a different way of living and leading—where the people you love, the teams you guide, and the legacy you leave benefit because you chose to be available. You won’t be remembered for your inbox, your titles, or the speed of your work. You will be remembered for how you showed up. For the trust you built, the relationships you deepened, and the legacy you left behind. There Is No Ability Like Availability will help you step off the sidelines and into the moments that matter most. It’s time to slow down, show up, and lead with presence. Because in the end, your greatest ability is availability.