How managers can reduce (or create) dangers in the workplace

In workplaces, employees are always aware of dangers that lurk for them. Things like: Will a manager support a strong decision or opinion that I voice? Will the quality of my work be appreciated and valued? Will I have a job tomorrow? These are not unfounded concerns. Taking a wrong step at the wrong time with…

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Fear has many looks and is stifling to employee productivity

Grace is always on guard. Any new sound, or unusual sight, whether real or imagined, haunts her. She is in overdrive to protect her safety, and probably mine, too. Animals have that instinct, especially those that live (or started out like Grace did) in an environment with constant unknown and life-threatening factors. It could be…

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Fear in your workplace is killing performance

Managers can be oblivious to the fear that employees face in the workplace. Is there fear in your organization? Are you indeed even creating it? It’s a deeper issue than what one might quickly assign to obvious root causes, such as layoffs in financially struggling companies, performance issues, or extreme friction between a manager and…

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