Published Work

Leadership is not a title. It’s influence.

Every day, people lead in quiet, often unrecognized ways — at work, at home, in communities, classrooms, teams, and organizations. Yet most leadership books still focus on hierarchy, authority, and position.

Leading Without the Title challenges that assumption.

Blending research, real-world experience, and a compelling narrative, Shane Wentz, PhD explores what leadership actually looks like when you don’t rely on formal authority.  Written for professionals at every stage — individual contributors, new managers, seasoned leaders, coaches, and educators — this book makes leadership practical, accessible, and deeply human.