Headamentals - by Phd & Ryan Berman & Rhett Power (Paperback)

About the Book

Every leader knows their product is productivity. But productivity wanes when we don't have the tools to reverse spiraling self-talk. Headamentals is the concise "go-to" guide for leaders of all levels to combat the negative inner narratives that wreak havoc throughout teams and companies.

Book Synopsis

Transform Your Self-Talk Monster

You're in the middle of a complicated project. As a leader, you are astutely aware of what you're saying to yourself when no one else is listening. Your mind is playing tricks on you, whispering doubts that shrink your self-confidence. Worse, those negative mind games are starting to impact your team.

Suzy Burke, PhD, Ryan Berman, and Rhett Power have devoted their careers to examining how and why our minds work against us. And it's this expertise that informs Headamentals--a concise, actionable guide that helps leaders silence negative self-talk before it spirals into toxic team-talk.

Learning how to get ahead starts by getting out of your own head. Progress stalls when you're stuck in self-doubt and your team is tangled in miscommunication. And when time is of the essence, you can't afford to have your head on hiatus! Headamentals is the brain-training manual you need to quiet the noise, steady your focus, and keep your head in the game.

The authors' 3-C Maverick Method will teach you how to Catch, Confront, and Change destructive mental dialogues, increasing your resilience and raising your productivity. Built on real-life stories, thought-provoking insights, and actionable exercises, Headamentals will guide you to minimize your own internal Monster and help your team members do the same.

Every leader knows their product is productivity. This book provides the tools you need to conquer your Monster, enabling you and your team to make decisions with more clarity, speed, and confidence.

Review Quotes

"A powerful interactive guide to help leaders with building confidence, managing team dynamics, and changing and confronting the "inner narratives" and negative self-talk that can hold us back and cut into efficiency." --Booklife

"Cognitive science is combined with coaching strategies in this how-to on positive thinking for leaders by Burke, Berman, and Power . . . This straightforward guide equips leaders with concrete tools to shift the workplace narrative." --Kirkus Reviews

"I love this book! It provides wonderful advice for anyone navigating Corporate America, from individuals to the CEOs I coach." --Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and Leadership Thinker

"Headamentals is like a tune-up for your leadership brain--part therapy, part coaching, and 100 percent overdue. It's the book I didn't know I needed until I heard my inner Monster whispering while reading it." --Eric Ryan, co-founder, Method and Olly

"One of your greatest leadership tools is the questions you ask others. Headamentals turns those questions inward to ask us provoking questions that provide focus in a way that is practical and engaging." --Michael Marquis, CEO, Raw Sugar

"Headamentals is the guide every leader didn't know they needed--until now. With insight, clarity, and a refreshingly human voice, it helps you identify the inner narratives that hold you back and gives you a practical framework to break through them. This book will help you lead with confidence, authenticity, and clarity." --Dorie Clark, Wall Street Journal-bestselling author, The Long Game

"Headamentals gives us a shared language around the very real negative self-talk loop that we find ourselves in. Rooted in real experience and expertise, this book is both practical, resourceful, and engaging." --Audrey Burger, President, Primal Kitchen

"A book I'd love to have read twenty years ago. Accurate and tangible insight for all emerging leaders." --David Lawlor, President, Kellanova Europe

"This is the book every leader needs at some point in their career--especially in those moments of uncertainty. It offers simple, actionable tools to spot self-doubt early and keep you leading with confidence." --Nicole Ayers, Business Unit Director, General Mills

"Headamentals is a phenomenal book for any business leader. I loved the pragmatic exercises and the highly recognizable examples. I can truly state I am a better, more focused, and happier leader having read this book." --Miranda Prins-Visscher, CEO, GBFoods Europe

"Business is a team sport. Whether your arena is a boardroom or somewhere else, Headamentals is a go-to resource for any team looking to win." --Landon Donovan, legendary US soccer player

"Headamentals is an invaluable guide for both new and seasoned executives. It's more than a mindset manual--it's a field guide for clear thinking, decisive action, and purpose-driven leadership. As a first-time CEO, I found it indispensable." --Agnelo Fernandes, CEO, Cote Hospitality

"For leaders ready to level up, Headamentals delivers real insights and actionable strategies. Pick this book up, do the work, and watch yourself soar." --Nicole Zube, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, SpartanNash

"This book is a game-changer for anyone in a leadership role. It's a powerful guide to silencing self-doubt, reclaiming confidence, and leading with clarity and conviction." --Amber Lussier, Director of Resort Marketing, Harrah's Resort Southern California

About the Author

Suzy Burke, PhD (Author)
Suzy Burke, PhD, president and cofounder of Accountability Inc., is a seasoned executive with an exceptional track record in a diverse array of businesses, from a Fortune 20 technology company to a highly successful beverage start-up. She grounds her work in a deep understanding of human behavior as well as a research-based knowledge of what it takes to create vibrant, values-based, accountable cultures that maximize the potential of each individual. A social/organizational psychologist, she is a National Institute of Mental Health scholar, a member of the renowned Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches Agency, and a highly regarded executive advisor.

Ryan Berman (Author)
Ryan Berman is a corporate fear fighter. He's the founder of Courageous, the author of Return On Courage, and the host of The Courageous Podcast. For over twenty-five years, Ryan has helped corporations who have been stuck, scared, stale, or safe choose courage. He has counseled on the topic at many companies, including Google, Procter & Gamble, Kellogg's, Kraft Heinz, Bausch + Lomb, Atlanta Falcons, Houston Texans, LA Galaxy, and Snapchat. His consulting firm, Courageous, is a full spectrum courage company, guiding its clients through courageous conversations, courageous decisions, courageous ideas, and courageous transformations. Ryan believes that change is hard, but the hardships that come from not changing are far harder.

Rhett Power (Author)
Rhett Power is the CEO and cofounder of the leadership consultancy Accountability Inc. He helps leaders and entrepreneurs break free from limitations, embrace bold decisions, and navigate organizational growth. Named the #1 Thought Leader on Entrepreneurship by Thinkers360 and a top Startup and Management Thinker by Global Gurus, Rhett is also a Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coach. His best-selling Entrepreneurs Book of Actions provides actionable insights for leaders, and his expertise has been featured in Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, Wall Street Journal, on CNBC, and more. Rhett also co-hosts Best Seller Live on Apple TV.