CHOOSE WISELY. BE A BUILDER.
Relevant to leaders in every field, Builders and Bullies challenges each of us to become the kind of leader people trust, respect, and want to follow.
Leadership is more than a title. It is what you build – and what you leave behind.
BUILDERS INSPIRE • EMPOWER • UNLEASH POTENTIAL
“An invaluable resource for anyone committed to leading with integrity and purpose.”
— Rich Jureller, President, Buffalo Sabres Foundation, National Hockey League (NHL)
“Timely, practical, and immediately usable – essential reading for current and aspiring leaders.”
— Dr. Kimberly Clark, Senior Advisor, Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
“This book delivers ‘wow’ moments – with insight into how bullies rise into leadership positions – and how builders can be overlooked.”
— Jennifer Young Wallace, PhD, Coordinator, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, Jackson State University (HBCU); Association of Teacher Educators President, 2025–2026
“A must-read for leaders seeking to build stronger organizations and achieve sustainable success.”
— Jennifer Carlson, Esq., Executive Director, School Administrators Association of New York State (SAANYS)
LEADERSHIP MATTERS. PEOPLE MATTER MORE.
DR. JOHN E. McKENNA is an award-winning leadership scholar, author, coach, and consultant with more than 35 years of international experience developing effective leaders.
He is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Educational Leadership Department at Niagara University, where he prepares graduate leaders from around the world. As Founder, President, and CEO of McKenna Leadership, he helps organizations across industries cultivate productive leadership and positive work environments that “Beat the Odds!”