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The Anxious Achiever
Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower
Book • 2023
This book aims to normalize anxiety and leadership, arguing that anxiety is inherent in leadership and can be harnessed for good.
It provides practical advice on recognizing and managing anxiety, confronting bad habits, resisting perfectionism, dealing with feedback and criticism, and modeling healthy behavior as a leader.
The book is inspired by Aarons-Mele's popular podcast of the same name and is designed to help readers turn their stress and worries into strengths for themselves, their careers, and their teams.
It provides practical advice on recognizing and managing anxiety, confronting bad habits, resisting perfectionism, dealing with feedback and criticism, and modeling healthy behavior as a leader.
The book is inspired by Aarons-Mele's popular podcast of the same name and is designed to help readers turn their stress and worries into strengths for themselves, their careers, and their teams.
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, offering insights into managing anxiety and transforming it into a leadership asset.

Morra Aarons-Mele

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How Managing Your Anxiety Can Make You a Better Leader
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as a book by Maura Ahrens-Mele about overcoming anxiety and using it to one's advantage.

Michael Kovnat

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'The Next Big Idea Daily': How to Turn Anxiety Into Your Superpower
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as a helpful resource for leaders struggling with anxiety and control.


Dave Stachowiak

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625: How to Release Some Control, with Morra Aarons-Mele
Mentioned by Kwame Christian as doing great work in the realm of leadership and mental health.

How to Stay Grounded When Anxiety Comes Out of Nowhere
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as a book where the author shares her story of overcoming anxiety.

Michael Kovnat

How to Turn Anxiety Into Your Superpower
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, referencing a podcast episode about family dynamics at work.

Dixie Van Der Seuss

S1Ep2 – Togetherness with Dr. Kathleen Smith
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as the author of the book during the introduction of the podcast guest.


Alison Beard

It’s Time to Talk to Your Team About Mental Health
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, who had the benefit of reading an advanced copy.


Whitney Johnson

Turning Anxiety Into Your Growth Edge with Whitney Johnson