Thoughtload

“We felt seen reading Thoughtload–and then felt so much better. Liane Davey names the real source of modern overwhelm and gives leaders a smart, practical, humane playbook for a saner way to work.” –Frances Frei and Anne Morriss, bestselling authors of Move Fast & Fix Things and hosts of the hit podcast Fixable

“Overwhelmed? It may not be your workload. It may be your thoughtload. This is a brilliant book, and the perfect rejoinder to all that productivity BS.” –Michael Bungay Stanier, bestselling author of The Coaching Habit

“Liane Davey has once again done what she does best: cracked open the messy truth of how we think, work, and relate, handing us a clear, compassionate path forward. Thoughtload is a mirror for every high-achiever who’s ever believed that more effort, more ideas, more involvement was the answer… only to find themselves exhausted and resentful. Her insights into the mental clutter we carry, especially in the name of ambition, care, and responsibility, are both validating and galvanizing. This book is sharp, timely and, like Davey herself, deeply wise.” –Laura Gassner Otting, Wall Street Journal-bestselling author of Wonderhell

“I’ve known Liane Davey for years, and I’ve always admired her ability to name what sits beneath the noise. At a time when leaders are quick to blame burnout on speed, scale, or AI, Thoughtload points to a more enduring source of strain: the accumulation of unprocessed thoughts, emotions, and decisions that quietly tax judgment and attention. As technology accelerates and organizations grow more complex, the cost of that invisible load shows up where it matters most… in clarity, decision-making, and leadership presence. Davey doesn’t offer shortcuts or optimization hacks. She offers something rarer and more valuable for CEOs: a way to think more clearly under pressure, to lead with steadiness in complexity, and to create the conditions where great work can happen. Thoughtload is one of the most important reads for leaders who need to understand that the future of work will be shaped less by better tools, and more by better thinking.” –Mitch Joel, cofounder of ThinkersOne and author of Six Pixels of Separation and Ctrl Alt Delete

“Work just isn’t working for most of us right now, and Liane Davey perfectly articulates why. Most importantly, she lays out a path forward using practical, science-backed strategies to help us focus, lead better, and finally get off the hamster wheel. If you’re overwhelmed – and who isn’t these days?! – then Thoughtload should be your next read.” –Amy Gallo, author of Getting Along and contributing editor at Harvard Business Review.

“An illuminating leadership guide, Thoughtload is about preserving energy, improving one’s focus, and boosting an organization’s performance by recalibrating one’s everyday concerns.” –Foreword Clarion Reviews

“This comprehensive guide is a refreshing mindset adjustment that will lighten the load business leaders tend to carry.” –Booklife Reviews

“Most notably, Davey cleverly highlights the importance of energy in accomplishing more while enduring less–something everyone will find beneficial … New and seasoned managers alike will benefit from this well-executed work, which can be quickly read cover to cover or used as a reference guide for specific areas of concern.” –LJ Reviews

“In a sea of books focused on emotional wellness and other workplace issues, this insightful guide to navigating job-based pressures stands out for its clarity and practicality.” –Kirkus Reviews

Dr. Liane Davey is a New York Times bestselling author, a contributor to Harvard Business Review, and the host of the ChangeYourTeam blog. As co-founder of 3COze Inc., she advises executives at leading companies such as Amazon, Walmart, and TD Bank. Dr. Davey holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology and serves as an evaluator for the APA Healthy Workplace Awards. She resides in Toronto, Ontario, with her husband Craig and their two teenage daughters.

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