On Thursday, August 6th 2026, author and performance enhancement expert Richard Maddocks released a revised and updated paperback edition of his book, “The Energy Book: 50 Ways to Boost Your Energy in Work and Life”. Published by LID Publishing, Maddocks’ book addresses the rising issue of burnout, stress, and exhaustion in the workplace.
According to Maddocks, the problem lies in organizations’ focus on managing time rather than managing energy. With over 40 years of experience in helping organizations improve performance, he believes that the modern workplace has created an “energy deficit” that greatly affects productivity, creativity, decision-making, and overall well-being.
“People often say they need more time. In reality, most people need more energy. Time is fixed, but energy can be renewed,” says Maddocks. He argues that by understanding what gives us energy and what drains it, we can perform better, make better decisions, and lead healthier and more fulfilling lives.
Instead of offering productivity hacks or promoting working harder, Maddocks’ book presents 50 practical techniques to increase physical, emotional, mental, and purpose-driven energy. The result is improved resilience, sharper thinking, and higher performance in both professional and personal aspects.
Maddocks also emphasizes the important role that leaders play in addressing this issue. “Many organizations unintentionally create environments that drain people’s energy,” he says. “Leaders often measure productivity without considering whether their teams have the energy to sustain it. When organizations prioritize protecting energy instead of solely focusing on performance, everyone benefits.”
“The Energy Book” delves into the reasons why managing energy is more crucial than managing time and uncovers the hidden causes of workplace burnout. It introduces the four dimensions of personal energy and offers practical daily habits to improve resilience and well-being. Additionally, it provides guidance for leaders to create more energized and productive teams and argues that sustainable performance, not constant busyness, should be the new measure of success.
Part of LID Publishing’s bestselling Concise Advice series, “The Energy Book” combines business insight with practical self-development advice. It presents readers with 50 simple, evidence-informed techniques to boost their energy levels, reduce stress, and achieve sustainable high performance in both work and life.
