The Dream Leader

A different kind of leadership book

The Dream Leader is a powerful new book from Dr. Dan Docherty that explores how purpose, trust, and meaningful relationships turn dreams into reality. Through unforgettable stories and practical leadership insights, Dan reveals that dreams are not simply wishes for the future-they are purpose-driven images of a desired future state. The best leaders know how to activate those dreams in others by creating connection, building trust, and helping people see what is possible.

For leaders, teams, and organizations facing change, The Dream Leader offers a timely and inspiring message: Transformation begins when people feel seen, supported, and called toward a future worth pursuing.

Dan Docherty, PhD, is the Chief Coaching Officer at Braintrust, a professor at Miami University, and a keynote speaker on the neuroscience of leadership. He earned his PhD in Management at Case Western Reserve, where his research focused on coaching, engagement, and performance in the leader and team-member relationship. He spent 25 years leading sales, marketing, and operational teams before turning his focus to one question-what actually makes a great leader, and can it be taught? He is the author of NeuroCoaching and coauthor of NeuroSelling 2.0.