Power Tools for Men: A Blueprint for Healthy Masculinity

“This is a down-to-earth breakthrough book that weaves heartfelt stories with practical concepts that promote healthy masculinity and help men thrive.”
— Jack Canfield, NY Times bestselling author of The Success Principles™ and cocreator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series

Men Are in Crisis—But There’s a Path Forward

More men than ever are struggling with loneliness, anxiety, and depression—trapped in the restrictive “Man Box” that dictates outdated expectations of masculinity. Too many feel disconnected, emotionally suppressed, and isolated. But there's a better way.

Power Tools for Men offers a practical and empowering guide designed to help men unleash their true potential with a healthier, more fulfilling version of masculinity. This book provides transformative power tools and concrete strategies for men to develop emotional intelligence, build stronger relationships, and step into their full potential with wisdom, courage, and authenticity.

• Embrace the Hero’s Journey – Discover your purpose and step into a life of meaning.
• Redefine Masculinity on Your Own Terms – Choose values that help you thrive.
• Develop Emotional Intelligence – Understand and express your emotions with confidence.
• Overcome Loneliness, Anxiety & Depression – Expand self-love, resilience, and inner strength.
• Cultivate Deep, Meaningful Relationships – Strengthen bonds with partners, friends, and family.
• Master Confidence & Resilience – Develop unshakeable integrity as you navigate life’s challenges.
• Create an Authentic & Empowered Life – Align with your true self and experience genuine fulfillment.

Written by Leonard Szymczak, a psychotherapist with over 40 years of experience, and Rick Broniec, a men’s leadership trainer for 35 years, Power Tools for Men is grounded in deep expertise, personal experience, and proven methods to guide men on a journey to becoming their best selves.

With insightful stories, practical exercises, and down-to-earth strategies, this book will help you step into a life of strength, connection, and personal power.

Leonard Szymczak, MSW, LCSW is an award-winning, bestselling author, psychotherapist, life coach, and speaker. For the past 40 years, he has worked in both Australia and America as an educator, writer, and therapist. He was a director of a Family Therapy Program in Sydney, Australia, and later worked with the Family Institute at Northwestern University. With his wide range of clinical services with men, he has been in the forefront of men's healing. His books include "The Roadmap Home: Your GPS to Inner Peace," an Amazon bestseller, as well as four novels. He is the co-author, along with Mari Frank, of "Fighting for Love: Turn Conflict into Intimacy." Leonard's TEDx talk on fatherhood has been viewed over 110,000 times. He maintains a counseling and coaching practice in Orange County, CA, and is the proud father of two adult children and four grandchildren.

Rick Broniec, M.Ed., is an author, speaker, coach, and workshop facilitator. An international leader of men's trainings since 1990, he has facilitated hundreds of men's personal growth workshops on five continents and eleven countries which gives him a unique window into the needs of modern men.  He is a bestselling author of 3 books including "The Seven Generations Story: An Incentive to Heal Yourself, Your Family & the Planet" and "A Passionate Life: 7 Steps for Reclaiming Your Passion, Purpose and Joy." Rick continues to actively lead and train men around the world and is proud of his three daughters and crazy in love with his four granddaughters. He loves riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.