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What drives you forward? Is it the pursuit of your ideals or something deeper that''s rooted in the tension between who you are and who you will become? Michael Leach, the first-ever Chief Diversity Office of the White House, in his debut book, Faith Over Fear , takes you on a journey that explores the gap that exists between what we aspire to and what we often settle for, both as individuals and as a society. Often as the lone Black man at the forefront of these organizations and operations, Michael has chosen to learn from his experiences, lead, and help others progress. In 2016, when San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick decided to ''take a knee'', Leach resonated profoundly. Kaepernick''s actions challenged Michael to balance his identity as a Black man with his professional ambitions within the league. This lead him to leave the NFL and join the Biden-Harris administration. In Faith Over Fear , Michael illuminates the stark contrasts between ideals and realities, shedding light on the hidden dynamics of privilege, power, and systemic injustice. He discusses the importance of DEI and inspires readers to reimagine leadership, resilience, and purpose. Leach shares: How you can close the gap between your ideals and the realities you live in. Insights and principles that will help you navigate your career, relationships, personal growth, and social challenges. How to acknowledge the role of fear and work with others. This is more than a story of one man''s journey, it is a call to action for individuals of all backgrounds to harness the power of faith and resilience in the face of adversity. Our country was founded on ideals that promised freedom and opportunity for all, but the reality has often been far more complicated. Leach''s story demonstrates by "taking a knee" before God in moments of uncertainty, we can shift life''s challenges into opportunities for meaningful progress and collective healing. This book aspires to be a generationally transformative narrative, urging readers to critically examine and bridge the gap between the ideals we hold dear and the realities we live. ...
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Michael Leach is a seasoned leader with a unique background in both the NFL and the White House. With a decade of NFL experience, he served as Assistant to the Head Coach for the Chicago Bears and managed Labor Operations at NFL Headquarters. His journey took a bold turn into the world of politics, where he shaped historic initiatives as the Chief People Officer and Head of DEI for a successful Presidential Campaign in 2020, later making history as the first-ever Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer for the White House. Now, as the founder and CEO of BridgeTrust Partners, a pioneering consulting firm specializing in tailored advisory services, strategic relationship development, and public speaking, Michael is also entering the media and entertainment industry as a creator and the literary world as an author, aiming to impact, empower, and inspire people through speaking, content creation, and storytelling.
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"A powerful story of faith, perseverance, and resilience." — Anthony Fauci, M.D., #1 New York Times bestselling author and former Director of the NIAID
Faith Over Fear isn’t just Michael Leach’s story; it’s yours too. Each decision leads to victory or regret. What will you choose?
Michael Leach—the first-ever Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer of the White House, former League Office official at NFL headquarters, and former Assistant to Head Coach for the Chicago Bears—unpacks the defining choice of our time: to shrink in fear or rise in faith.
Faith Over Fear is more than one man’s story. It’s a wake-up call, a roadmap, and a rally cry for a generation seeking clarity, courage, and conviction in a world full of uncertainty. With sharp insight and spiritual depth, Leach illuminates the gap between what we aspire to and what we often settle for—as individuals, institutions, and a nation. He sheds light on the hidden dynamics of power, purpose, and privilege, and reimagines leadership as an act rooted not in ego, but in empathy and integrity.
With honesty, humility, and hard-won wisdom, Leach guides readers to:
- Choose unity over division—and lead with vision that bridges, not breaks.
- Recognize the difference between potential and patterns—and choose aligned, sustainable growth.
- Move from personal preference to higher purpose in leadership, love, and life.
- Stop holding on to what’s behind you—and make space for what’s ahead.
- Choose faith not just as belief, but as bold, consistent action in uncertain times.
Whether you're navigating life’s uncertainties or leading others through them, this book will meet you where you are—equipping you with the clarity, strength, and hope to move forward—more resilient than ever before, and ready for whatever comes next.
