Leadership Mindset 2.0: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Reaching your Full Potential

by R. Michael Anderson

* Winner – Business / Think Differently Category – 2023 Annual Goody Business Book Awards* Winner – Business Category – NABE Pinnacle Book Awards* Finalist – Business / Occupational – 2023 IAN Book of the Year* Bronze Medal – Business & Finance Category – 2023 Reader’s Favorite Book Awards A Shortcut To Natural, Effective, and Engaging Leadership That Any Leader Can Use To Improve Their Results FastLeadership Mindset 2.0 is the seemingly counterintuitive, yet most effective approach to quickly becoming a top-tier leader.

The kind of leader that is truly confident, strategically effective, and creates highly engaged, skilled, and productive teams in any organization lucky enough to have them.

Better yet, this leadership “system” empowers leaders to do all of this WITHOUT unsustainable, unhealthy, or unethical bully tactics, micromanaging, or 24/7 work schedules.

Yes, this IS possible - and even EASY - when you have Leadership Mindset 2.0.

These are the same tools and techniques that organizations like Uber, Microsoft, Stanford University, and PwC have been hiring Michael to teach their top executives for years.

It's all been simplified everything into an incredibly affordable, focused, and actionable book any aspiring or current leader can pick up and start using in a single sitting.

Here's a snapshot of what's in the book;

The truth about what your team wants and truly needs from you, what they don't, and why what you're doing now is training them to underperformThe huge mistake nearly every leader makes when trying to look authentic and confident, and what the thousands of leaders are doing insteadA critical formula to successfully having difficult conversations with anyone (handy graphic included)The true definition of "imposter syndrome," why it's massively common and highly driven people, and how you can immediately overcome it - permanently!The truth about authenticity and vulnerability, and why trying to be like that without learning THIS skill will work against youHow to make yourself "Senior Leader Ready," giving you the natural ability to have strategic conversations and earn the trust of high-level leaders without faking it or feeling out of placeWhy everything you know about thinking and acting more strategically is wrong and the ridiculously simple solution you can use immediatelyCase studies that prove how this approach works in any leadership role, in any country, in any industry - and with any leader, no matter what your natural dispositionThe little-known neuroscience trick that can transform you into a confident, connected, empathetic leader - in literally the speed of thoughtLearn the secret hack that top CEOs use to manage their stress and energy and keep themselves at the top of their gameUncover the number one blind spot that almost every leader has that causes them to self-sabotage, lose confidence and keep themselves stuck - and what you need to overcome it right now“This fast-moving, practical book shows you how to unlock your full potential for success, achievement, and unlimited income in a fast-moving world of greater competition. You learn how to get more done, faster than ever before.”

-Brian TracyNew York Times Best-Selling Author

"Leadership Mindset 2.

Genres: Leadership, Nonfiction, Professional Development, Business

284 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 11, 2023

About the author

R. Michael Anderson, MBA, MA may know a lot about leadership…but that’s only because he learned the hard way.

After climbing the corporate ladder and becoming an International Director by 35 years old, he moved back to California to start up his first software company.

It didn’t take long for him to realize that he was sorely lacking in leadership skills. A dramatic story that includes divorce, assault by a business partner, and almost losing everything propelled him to change.

He earned a Masters Degree in Psychology along with a Neuroscience certificate so he could figure out this whole “leadership” thing.

It must have worked because his one company (he’s founded three in total) Radiant Technologies, Inc. reached the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies,

won the #1 Best Place to Work, and Michael won Social Entrepreneur of the Year. Now he teaches other leaders how to have the same success.

www.RMichaelAnderson.com

Reviews

[Caitlin B · Rating 1 out of 5]

I had to read this for work. There was nothing new or unusual about his advice. It was all generic self help with nothing really actionable.

[Nela Kadlecova · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jakoby.. knizka neni spatna, ale misty je nedotazena. Je tam strasne moc myslenek, a zadne se nevenuje autor poradne 😃 pokud clovek zacina touhle knihou na tema vedeni, a prace se sebou jako s clovekem na vedouci pozici, tak je to ok uvod.

[Melissa Z · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really helpful book for understanding the neuroscience behind how we react to change, tactical guidance for identifying self-limiting beliefs and working through imposter syndrome, and steps for growing into a strategic leader. Highly recommend!

[Jordan Dailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Psychology and Neuroscience are tremendously important aspects to understanding what it takes to become a better leader. R. Michael Anderson covers everything from the Ego to Neuroplasticity in this book and lays out a lot of good practical practices for the leader to implement in their daily life. Get out of your ego and go read Leadership Mindset 2.0 you will be glad you did and ultimately so will your ego.

[Richard Russell · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best leadership book I’ve read to date. The way it is presented in focused chapter form, allows you to target certain aspects and re-visit them frequently. I’ve immediately ordered extra copies to give to my close management circle. This will help in our leadership meetings. I can imagine saying “lets all go away and read chapter ‘x’ and then we will discuss this topic further”. I’m genuinely excited after reading this book.

[Chantel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an absolutely brilliant book and probably now the best one I've read in the leadership space. Michael is emotionally intelligent, honest, raw, relatable and concise in his approach and written content.
I highly recommend this book to all leaders (including executives) and aspiring people who wish to be leaders.
Don't waste your time reading any other books on leadership until you've read this one first!
Fabulous work Michael, you've sumed it up perfectly in only 284 pages.

[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed the book. Enlightening to approach leadership via psychology and neuroscience.
Helpful actionable tips and reflection questions throughout.

[Edward · Rating 5 out of 5]

A powerful teaching aid to Leadership.

Truly a book that demonstrates what service in Leadership is all about. Gets you thinking about being a leader that can make a difference. The world needs more real leaders that are not driven by ego, but passion.

[Henry Callender · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good, a real must read for anyone who’s interested in leadership but can be too hard on themselves or self-destructive.

[Adrian Kokko · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic

No fuzz leadership book about what is important to know and with great tips and tools to succeed as a modern leader

[Michael Thomas II · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book! Filled with many great pieces leadership guidance.

[Diane Petras · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for Leadership Mindset 2.0 and let you know how much it has impacted me. Your book didn’t just help me understand myself better—it completely shifted the way I approach leadership and how I engage with the leaders I work with. The insights on mindset, adaptability, and truly leading with intention have been invaluable in my journey.

I saw a recent review that dismissed your work as “generic self-help,” and I couldn’t disagree more. The reality is, leadership isn’t about quick-fix hacks; it’s about continuous growth, self-awareness, and intentional action—all of which your book lays out in a clear and actionable way. Not everyone is ready for that level of reflection, and unfortunately, some will project their own frustrations instead of seeing the value in the material.

But I want you to know that for those of us who are committed to real leadership transformation, your work is making an impact. I’m grateful for the wisdom you’ve shared, and I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels this way.

Keep doing what you do—it matters.

[Catalin Babalac · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book collects behavioral contexts, some psychology traits, mindfulness techniques, neuroplasticity observations, all together integrated in a growth leadership path - as mentioned by the author. References are made to existing business, managerial and mindfulness tools and findings. Makes me be aware that with today's tendency on self-development information tends to be repeated with only occasional "aha" moments. Overall, a good book to read, in case you are documented in psychology and leadership, it is just a recap of concepts and how to interpret the world.

[Bekki Pacini · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a new leader I was becoming frustrated with my team and lacked understanding as to why I couldn't make a difference and achieve the results that were being demanded of me. This helped me look introspectively and resulted in a far more confident, authentic leader. I have been able to coach my leaders and managers meaning all our individual teams are thriving, and the team as a whole is in a far better place. Trust in the process and you will be rewarded with an enjoyable less frustrating leadership journey.

[Anna Backlund · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book and will look for a printed version so I can use the different suggestions and process it further than the audio book allows for. The chapter about commitment vs goal was especially enlightening and something everyone can use.

[Jennifer Llamas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed the concepts in this book (audio) but now want to read the hard copy to reflect and absorb more fully. Highly recommend for leaders at any level - whether that be professional, personal, volunteer realm.

[Anna E · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really solid leadership book with modern concepts. Also not too long in length.

[Jessica Fitzsimmons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rating this book was difficult because it really depends on where you are on your personal journey. Stepping back and trying to look at it objectively, I decided to rate it high because there was a lot of valuable information in it to guide your leadership development and work through barriers to that growth. The middle of the book, I found boring because it was going over how to overcome your past. I worked through my issues ten years ago. I found myself saying several times, “I could’ve used this advice back then.” The information was good, it just doesn’t apply to me. When the book was not addressing the past, it provided some great points and concepts on growing as a leader from a fresh perspective.

[William J · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read for new leaders. Anderson lays out the fundamentals, supports them with evidence and actions for each. I do appreciate the general psychology themes throughout the book, often missed by traditional and/or conservative leadership books. Overall, well rounded leadership development book that highlights some unique focus areas.