The Authority Drift
Identity-Based Leadership Alignment
Authority does not come from performance. It comes from alignment.
The books
Short books that say one true thing
One framework book that names the problem, and a parable series that tells it as a story.
The Man With the Wooden Mouth
A parable by Michael N. Fineman
A short, powerful parable about finding your voice by remembering who you are.
Foreword by Les Brown
Connect the Dots
A parable by Michael N. Fineman
A modern-day parable about making connections that move messages, money, and missions.
Inside the parable
Les Brown wrote the foreword.
Legendary speaker and author Les Brown introduces The Man With the Wooden Mouth with a reflection on voice, permission, and the quiet courage it takes to speak truthfully.
In his foreword, Les shares his personal connection to Michael and the journey behind this book, describing it not just as a parable, but as an invitation. An invitation to remove armor, speak from the heart, and remember that your voice was never the problem.
The series
The Dot Connector
One story at a time, each one short enough to finish and pointed enough to stay with you. The Man With the Wooden Mouth is the first.
- 01Identity
- 02Communication
- 03Relationship building
- 04Opportunities
- 05Influence
- 06Integrity
- 07Purpose
- 08Execution