Beyond Delivery: How Technical Program Managers Lead Change and Grow with Impact
Technical Program Managers (TPMs) are the hidden drivers of progress in today’s technology organizations. They are expected to influence without authority, bring clarity to complexity, and keep organizations moving forward when competing priorities threaten to stall momentum.
In Beyond Delivery, Johnathan Stephen Sexton draws on over 20 years of experience in Fortune 1 tech, leading digital transformation programs that reached millions of customers and associates. This book shows how TPMs can shift from being task managers to becoming leaders who multiply impact across entire organizations.
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About the Book
Inside, you’ll discover how to:
- Influence without authority and earn executive trust
- Create clarity in the gray zone of competing priorities
- Build resilience and protect your energy as a leader
- Design systems that scale impact beyond individual effort
- Develop other leaders and leave a legacy that outlasts your role
Blending real-world corporate lessons with timeless leadership insights from John Maxwell and Sam Walton, Beyond Delivery equips TPMs to stop chasing deliverables and start shaping culture.
Whether you are an aspiring TPM, an experienced program leader, or a technology professional seeking to grow your influence, this book will give you the tools, mindset, and confidence to move beyond delivery — and into lasting leadership.
In today’s fast-moving tech world, projects don’t fail because of a lack of ideas — they fail because of a lack of alignment, clarity, and follow-through.
This book equips Technical Program Managers (TPMs) and cross-functional leaders to:
- Influence and build trust quickly, even without authority.
- Shift from reactive to proactive systems leadership.
- Utilize AI and data effectively to enhance your results.
- Expand impact beyond individual projects.
- Build a leadership brand that accelerates your career.
At its core, Beyond Delivery is a playbook for moving from task tracking to true leadership.
The TPM Leadership Flywheel
Clarity → Cadence → Visibility → Enablement → Narrative
As the flywheel spins, the system gets faster and simpler; your credibility compounds; your scope and influence grow.
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Why Read This Book?
“Leadership is influence — nothing more, nothing less.”
— John C. Maxwell
“Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it’s amazing what they can accomplish.”
— Sam Walton
These timeless leadership truths run through every chapter. Drawing on 22+ years at Walmart Global Tech, I bring real-world stories — from transforming replenishment systems to launching pharmacy delivery — and combine them with practical frameworks you can apply tomorrow.
Who This Book Is For
- New TPMs who want to build credibility quickly.
- Seasoned leaders who feel stuck in “status coordinator” mode.
- Executives who want to scale alignment and decision-making.
- Coaches and mentors equipping the next generation of leaders.
What You’ll Gain
- A repeatable framework for leading without authority.
- Habits for resilience and energy that sustain leadership.
- Strategies to scale your influence across entire organizations.
- A roadmap for future-proofing your career in the age of AI.
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About the Author
Johnathan Stephen Sexton has led large-scale digital transformations at Walmart Global Tech for over two decades. A Maxwell Leadership Certified coach and speaker, PMP-certified project management professional, and NASM-certified personal trainer and Behavioral Change Specialist, he equips leaders to grow in clarity, resilience, and influence. He is also the founder of Flesh Tamers Fitness, integrating faith, fitness, and leadership.
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