Who This Is For
- Mid-career leaders carrying increasing responsibility
- Leaders navigating pressure without losing clarity or integrity
- Those investing in teams, churches, or organizations over the long term
- Leaders who want to grow deeper, not just move faster
“Rick Upchurch captures something I’ve observed across two decades of leadership development: the leaders who endure are rarely the loudest or most ambitious—they are the ones who have done the inner work.
The Bama Llama Leader is a rare gift to mid-career leaders navigating the long stretch between proving themselves and fully becoming themselves.
Faith-anchored, relationally wise, and refreshingly honest, this book doesn’t just teach leadership principles—it invites transformation. I’ll be recommending it widely.”
— Dr. Zonzie McLaurin
Chair & Director, DBA Program, Belhaven University
Transformation Strategist & Executive Coach
Host, Powerful Purpose Podcast
How This Book Can Be Used
- Individual leadership development
- Small groups and church leadership cohorts
- Organizational leadership training
- College or graduate-level leadership courses