Steve Reitan’s memoir and leadership guide, Built to Lead, traces his journey from a difficult childhood to becoming a disciplined, purpose-driven leader shaped by football, military service, and business. Through vivid stories, he shares lessons on resilience, empathy, teamwork, and leading by example, all grounded in his faith. Emphasizing leadership as service and stewardship, the book highlights lifting others, fostering trust, and continual growth, presenting leadership as a lifelong path of humility, responsibility, and purpose beyond personal success.