“I'm fine.”
These two words mask a crisis in business leadership that costs the global economy $1 trillion annually. As a CEO, I perfected this lie until a devastating breakdown forced me to confront the true price of success at any cost.
Rick Stevens built his first business at thirteen, scaling the corporate ladder to become a respected CEO and director of major corporations. Yet at the peak of his success, mental health challenges—including undiagnosed bipolar disorder, ADHD, and autism—led to a complete collapse that transformed his understanding of leadership forever.
In this powerful and practical guide, Stevens shatters the myth of the invulnerable leader, revealing how traditional definitions of success are destroying both people and profits. Drawing from his journey from breakdown to breakthrough, he presents a revolutionary approach to business leadership that enhances performance by prioritizing mental well-being.
Whether you're battling burnout, feeling isolated at the top, or simply seeking a more sustainable way to lead, this book provides the blueprint for creating mentally healthy organizations where both humans and businesses thrive. Stevens combines raw honesty with actionable strategies to show how embracing vulnerability and prioritizing mental health can become your greatest leadership strength.
Don't wait for your breaking point. Transform how you lead today.
