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Valued: The Power of Investing In Others
Discover personal stories of leadership, development, and professional transformation in this collection of essays edited by the author of VALUED.
Stepping into leadership can be hard. Maybe, you’ve been told that you need to lead teams to advance your career. Or, you have been asked to step into a leadership role because you’re excellent at what you do.
At times, you might wonder if you’ll even like being a leader.
So, how can you become the leader your company needs—and maybe even enjoy it?
In Matthew J. Dickerson’s first book, The Six Coaching Habits that Turn Subject Matter Experts into Enthusiastic
Talent Developers, you heard one person’s leadership story. In this multi-author collection we expand on Valued’s themes
by sharing others’ personal stories of leadership, development, and personal transformation.
Discover what it means to lead and how satisfaction can lie on the other side of embracing your new leadership role.
MATTHEW J. DICKERSON believes real success happens when we’re part of something bigger than ourselves. His purpose is to help leaders contribute at their highest level, with clarity and confidence. Whether he’s coaching one-on-one or speaking to a room full of leaders, he creates a safe space where you can be yourself, think clearly, and move forward faster. He is proud to have had the opportunity to bring together essays from these brilliant leaders and business
VINCE AUTEN • KIRSTEN HARWOOD • JORDAN LETT
SCOTT MAITLAND • JIM NESTOR • ALEX OJEDA
TIARA SHELTON • JESSICA STEPHENSON
ABBY THOMPSON • PETE VAN OVERWALLE
Stepping into leadership can be hard. Maybe, you’ve been told that you need to lead teams to advance your career. Or, you have been asked to step into a leadership role because you’re excellent at what you do.
At times, you might wonder if you’ll even like being a leader.
So, how can you become the leader your company needs—and maybe even enjoy it?
In Matthew J. Dickerson’s first book, The Six Coaching Habits that Turn Subject Matter Experts into Enthusiastic
Talent Developers, you heard one person’s leadership story. In this multi-author collection we expand on Valued’s themes
by sharing others’ personal stories of leadership, development, and personal transformation.
Discover what it means to lead and how satisfaction can lie on the other side of embracing your new leadership role.
MATTHEW J. DICKERSON believes real success happens when we’re part of something bigger than ourselves. His purpose is to help leaders contribute at their highest level, with clarity and confidence. Whether he’s coaching one-on-one or speaking to a room full of leaders, he creates a safe space where you can be yourself, think clearly, and move forward faster. He is proud to have had the opportunity to bring together essays from these brilliant leaders and business
VINCE AUTEN • KIRSTEN HARWOOD • JORDAN LETT
SCOTT MAITLAND • JIM NESTOR • ALEX OJEDA
TIARA SHELTON • JESSICA STEPHENSON
ABBY THOMPSON • PETE VAN OVERWALLE
180 pages, Paperback
Published July 29, 2026
About the author
Matthew J. Dickerson
2 books2 followersMatt believes that real success happens when we’re part of something bigger than ourselves. His purpose is simple: to help leaders contribute at their highest level, with clarity and confidence.
Over his 20 years in sales and management – mostly in pharmaceuticals and vaccines – he’s seen one truth again and again: complexity holds people back. That’s why he focuses on making growth simple and practical. Whether he’s coaching one-on-one or speaking to a room full of leaders, he creates a safe space where you can be yourself, think clearly, and move forward faster.
He has spent much of his career not just leading teams but developing people. He coached coaches on how to build trust and get the best from their teams. He designed tools and training to make performance coaching straightforward and effective. Because to Matt, leadership isn’t about having all the answers – it’s about creating an environment where others can thrive.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Purdue University and an MBA from the University of Indianapolis. He is a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and he has served as Board President for Family Promise of Greater Indy and as President of the ICF Indiana Chapter.
Outside of work, he can be found with his wife and two daughters, reading a great book, listening to music, or working in my shop. He also plays tennis and runs – though not as often as he probably should.
Over his 20 years in sales and management – mostly in pharmaceuticals and vaccines – he’s seen one truth again and again: complexity holds people back. That’s why he focuses on making growth simple and practical. Whether he’s coaching one-on-one or speaking to a room full of leaders, he creates a safe space where you can be yourself, think clearly, and move forward faster.
He has spent much of his career not just leading teams but developing people. He coached coaches on how to build trust and get the best from their teams. He designed tools and training to make performance coaching straightforward and effective. Because to Matt, leadership isn’t about having all the answers – it’s about creating an environment where others can thrive.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Purdue University and an MBA from the University of Indianapolis. He is a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and he has served as Board President for Family Promise of Greater Indy and as President of the ICF Indiana Chapter.
Outside of work, he can be found with his wife and two daughters, reading a great book, listening to music, or working in my shop. He also plays tennis and runs – though not as often as he probably should.
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