Michael Stickler

Michael Stickler is a widely published author, philanthropist, and internationally sought-after conference speaker, specialising in Business, Finance, Thought Leadership, and Christian Leadership.

He is the Publisher of Leadership Books, which he founded in 1999, and Get Published, which help aspiring authors turn their ideas into a book format, and provide additional assistance to design the cover and interior, and create targeted and integrated marketing campaigns. Both projects have grown to become leading book publishers that focus on non-fiction authors who have a larger business model (speakers, consultants, online trainers).

Michael is a graduate from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. His first book went from being “unsellable” (according to his publisher) to selling more than 300,000 copies using a new publishing methodology that he created himself. His best-selling book, A Journey to Generosity, is widely acclaimed throughout the Christian community. 

A prolific author, Michael Stickler has won recognition for his work including ‘Cliven Bundy: American Terrorist Patriot’, ‘Journey to Generosity’, and ‘Life Without Reservation’.

It is worth noting some of his most acclaimed books, which includes ‘A Journey to Generosity’ in 2013, a devotional book that deepens the faith of a reader in 41 days, instilling an awakening change in them. In the same genre, Michael published in 2019 ‘Life Without Reservation’ where he shares key ways from the Bible to make life more meaningful and fruitful.  

In the business and leadership literature, he has written several books, including ‘Continued Success’ in 2015. Here, Michael provides time-tested strategies, techniques, and expertise from the most esteemed minds in the faith-based nonprofit world to avoid planning pitfalls, develop a failsafe budget, with the goal to lay a foundation for a nonprofit's success.

For those building and creating foundations and nonprofit organisations, Michael’s books include ‘Foundation Building Campaign’ in 2014, ‘Christian Foundation Guide’ in 2019 and ‘Extreme Board Makeover’ in 2018, among others. In this last one, Michael shows leaders that the U.S. law requires each nonprofit organisation to establish a board of directors, the board plays a primary and important role in nonprofit organisations. They have vast responsibility, yet, unlike staff members, aren't paid for their work. A well-structured, well-managed and well-trained volunteer board is a must for ensuring nonprofit organisations carry out their mission and vision in the community.

Special mention goes to ‘Cliven Bundy: American Patriot’. Published in 2019 as it is the first book he wrote in the political fiction genre. The book is a true story of a man, his devoted family, and fellow patriots that seem to only be matched by the lives of the Founding Fathers of this American Experiment known as The United States Of America. The book is charging up the bestseller list and reveals the truth of what is known as the “Bunkerville StandOff”.

Michael is also a regular contributor to leadership blogs and websites, and a frequent guest on podcast programs. 

Business Career

In 1999, Michael decided to focus on his passion for leadership and founded Leadership Books. The company's mission is to provide clients with the knowledge and resources to become better leaders. Since its inception, Leadership Books has grown to become a leading  book publisher that focuses on non-fiction authors who have a larger business model (speakers, consultants, online trainers). Once book is published,  Leadership Books will focus on selling it to perfect clients, nurturing them into the larger business model, delivering up to 30 leads/relationships to your CRM per day

He has authored several books, including Cliven Bundy: American Patriot,Foundation Building Campaign, or Christian Foundation Guide. His best-selling book, A Journey to Generosity, is widely acclaimed throughout the Christian community. Michael is also a regular contributor to leadership blogs and websites, and a frequent guest on podcast programs. Michael's career is a testament to his commitment to helping organisations develop their leadership skills and abilities. His dedication to this mission has made him a respected leader in the field of business leadership.
 

Published works / books

Michael Stickler is a prolific author who has written several books that have been published by Vision Group. His works cover a range of topics, including generosity, building successful organizations, grant writing for Christian ministries and nonprofit organizations, and board management for nonprofit organizations.

Stickler's book "A Journey to Generosity: 41 Days to a Generous Life" was published by Vision Group on November 01, 2013, and is a guide to help readers live a more generous life. He also authored "Foundation Building Campaign: Second Edition," which was released on December 31, 2014, and provides readers with strategies for building a solid foundation for their organizations.

"Continued Success," which was published on January 07, 2015, is another of Stickler's works that offers guidance for achieving success in business. In 2018, Stickler wrote "Grant Writing for Christian Ministries & Nonprofit Organizations," which was published by Vision Group on July 16. This book helps organizations seeking funding to write effective grant proposals.

Stickler also authored "Extreme Board Makeover Paperback," which was released on July 17, 2018. This book provides strategies for nonprofit boards to improve their effectiveness. In 2019, he wrote "Cliven Bundy: American Patriot" on June 25, "Life Without Reservation: Living in God's Generous Design" on June 01, and "Christian Foundation Guide" on June 25, all of which were published by Vision Group.

Finally, Stickler's most recent work, "Ghost Patriot," was published by Vision Group on January 01, 2021. This book tells the story of a man who uncovers a conspiracy. With his extensive experience in nonprofit management and his focus on generosity and success, Michael Stickler has become a respected author in the field.

Michael Stickler is focussed on helping individuals and organizations achieve success and live generous life. His books cover a range of topics related to nonprofit management, including building successful organizations, grant writing for Christian ministries and nonprofit organizations, and board management for nonprofit organizations.

Through his writing, Stickler provides readers with practical strategies and guidance to help them achieve their goals. He believes in the power of generosity and aims to help others live a more fulfilling life by giving back to their communities.

Michael coaches and guides young and budding minds with the craft of storytelling. Speaking about his style of writing, he told Dinis Guarda in a recent interview: 

"You've got to absorb everything around you with no judgement and translate that information to into a book. It is a good exercise for character development.
In the multicultural world that we live in, we should try to understand the different types of people: their perceptions, their cultures, languages, and backgrounds, and use that to show your own world. This is the key to a great story. When you are writing a book, you can weave all this together with your brilliant ideas to deliver the message you want to. That's going to be a book that people would like to read and proclaim."