Stephen L. Kent
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Stephen L. Kent
Book Two: The Team Guidant
by Stephen L Kent
Leadership is not a solo journey. In The Team Guidant, Stephen L. Kent takes the principles of self-mastery and applies them to the complex world of team dynamics. Learn how to align your group with The Big Why, move from simple cooperation to deep-seated commitment, and keep your team striding forward with purpose. Transform your workforce from a group of individuals into a unified force for change.
Leading with Collective Purpose
If leading yourself is about integrity, leading a team is about synergy.
Once you have mastered the art of leading yourself, the next challenge is to guide a group toward a shared destination without losing momentum or morale. In Book Two of The Guidant Path, Stephen L. Kent explores the transition from individual discipline to collective excellence. Leading a team isn’t about control; it’s about creating a culture where every member is striding in unison toward a common goal.
Stop managing tasks and start leading people. This volume provides the framework for building a cohesive, high-performing unit by focusing on:
Shared Ownership of "The Big Why": Learn how to translate personal purpose into a team mission that resonates with every contributor.
The Power of Connection: Move beyond "groups" and "teams" into a Guidant-led collective where trust is the primary currency.
Navigating Team Dynamics: Discover how to identify and overcome the frictions that cause teams to drift, ensuring everyone stays focused on the path ahead.
A team is only as strong as the intentionality behind its leadership. The Team Guidant provides the blueprint for leaders who want to stop "managing" and start inspiring a legacy of collective success.
From strategic wisdom to mythic journeys, Stephen L. Kent’s books invite you to cross the threshold into clarity, resilience, and transformation. Whether you seek practical tools for leadership or timeless tales of legacy, the journey begins here.
Steve is a husband, father, and grandfather. He is a seasoned leadership instructor, life coach, ordained minister, and has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity. He and his family live in Oro Valley, Arizona. (Autographed copies of any of my books are available. Simply email me at steve@theresultsgroupltd.com for details!)
A Sequel To Covered With Montana
If you've ever remembered someone - this book was written for you. Requiem For Ancient Footsteps is the haunting sequel to Covered With Montana, a lyrical meditation on love, memory, and the timeless bond between souls.
In addition to Covered With Montana, Stephen L Kent is the author of Strategic Planning & Organizational Culture For Public Safety Agencies and Requiem For Ancient Footsteps.
He and his family live in Oro Valley, Arizona
(Cover photo by Steven Cordes)
Leadership + Destinations = Strategic Advantage
If you want a true Strategic Plan you must create and maintain a supportive, inspiring, forward-thinking Culture. The reverse is also true. Lead like you mean it.
2026
A yearlong companion offering weekly reflections and questions to help you think deeply and live deliberately.
A Book About Legacy
Legacy is the third movement of The Guidant Path trilogy—a clear, steady invitation into the life you build in your later decades, not by striving, but by presence. This book turns from achievement to transmission, from proving yourself to becoming someone others can trust. Through narrative, reflection, and lived practice, it shows how legacy is shaped in ordinary days: in the way you listen, the way you repair, the way you bless the life you’ve lived and offer its wisdom without urgency or performance. Legacy is a guide for adults who are ready to stand in the quiet authority of being an Elderling and live a life that teaches by example.
A Trilogy Of Life - Three Books In One
Three books. One path. A trilogy for youth, adults and elderlings committed to clarity, courage, and long‑term impact.
Book One: The Self Guidant
Leadership isn't a title—it’s a discipline that begins within. In The Self-Guidant, Stephen L. Kent challenges you to stop drifting and start striding with intentionality. By uncovering "The Big Why" behind your actions, you’ll master the art of self-agency and build the foundation necessary to lead others. Your legacy doesn't start with a team; it starts with you.
Book Three: The Systems Guidant
Purpose requires a platform. In The Systems Guidant, Stephen L. Kent reveals how to build the organizational frameworks that turn collective effort into lasting impact. By aligning every process with The Big Why, you move beyond personality-driven success to a scalable, resilient system. Stop struggling against your own structure and start building a path that allows your entire organization to keep striding forward.
Book Four: The Strategic Guidant
Strategy is the ultimate act of intentionality. In The Strategic Guidant, Stephen L. Kent explores how to map the future of your organization while staying rooted in your core purpose. By integrating self-mastery, team focus, and systemic excellence into a single, long-term vision, you move beyond simple survival to lasting influence. Stop reacting to the past and start striding toward the horizon you’ve defined.
The Master Collection
One Path. Four Levels Of Excellence. Consistent Leadership. The Guidant Path: The Master Series is the ultimate field guide for those who refuse to lead by accident. By combining the disciplines of self-agency, team dynamics, systemic integrity, and long-term strategy, Stephen L. Kent provides a complete roadmap for building a culture of intentionality. Grounded in "The Big Why," this comprehensive volume is for every leader ready to stop drifting and start striding toward a lasting legacy.