Dare to Speak the Truth -- Second Edition

Author: (USA) Ryan, Ostrochuck, translated by Wang Feifei
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This is an era where leaders must focus on the consequences of fear. Organizations are undergoing tremendous changes, and leaders need all the help they can get to successfully overcome fear. However, in situations where people are afraid to ask bold questions, fear of negative consequences, and fear of failure, various forms of fear torment and hinder organizations. I have seen that if no measures are taken and fear is allowed to run rampant, it can cause significant long-term damage to an organization's social system. Many people mistakenly believe that fear can be a tool for motivation and is beneficial. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as healthy fear in this world; its consequences are only negative! Fear triggers short-term behaviors, which may yield some results but ultimately lead to no good. When people experience fear, they only focus on how to escape danger. In fact, the fear of failure—something that frequently occurs in organizations but cannot be discussed—is self-fulfilling; it becomes a springboard for failure. The new edition directly addresses the fear in organizations and the importance of creating a trusting environment, adding a new chapter on how to handle fear in the rapidly changing times. This book also highlights phenomena that are privately known in most organizations but are often ignored. Catherine and Daniel discuss everything that cannot be talked about. They provide practical new directions on where to start and how to deal with this complex human emotion. The book encourages fostering a spirit of trust and cooperation in relationships, fully illustrated with examples and stories. It is an innovative and engaging book.