A timely and compelling guide to managing the anxiety that comes with succeeding and
leading—from entrepreneur mental health advocate and top-rated podcaster Morra Aarons-Mele.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the world. But in our workplaces
anxiety has been a hidden problem—there in plain sight but ignored. Until now. The Anxious
Achiever is a book with a mission: to normalize anxiety and leadership. As leadership expert
and self-proclaimed anxious achiever Morra Aarons-Mele argues anxiety is built into the very
nature of leadership. It can—and should—be harnessed into a force for good. Inspired by the
popular podcast of the same name The Anxious Achiever is filled with personal stories
research-based insights into mental health and lots of practical advice. You'll learn how to:
Figure out your own anxiety profile so that you can recognize and avoid common thought traps
and triggers Confront bad habits and unhealthy coping mechanisms Resist perfectionism manage
social anxiety and set boundaries to prevent burnout Deal with feedback criticism and
impostor syndrome Model—and communicate—healthy behavior as a leader Whether you're
experiencing anxiety for the first time or have been battling it for years The Anxious
Achiever will help you turn your stress and worries into a source of strength for yourself
your career and the people you lead.
