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Driving Fear Out of the Workplace: How to Overcome the Invisible Barriers to Quality, Productivity, and Innovation (Jossey Bass Business and Management Series) [Hardcover]

Kathleen D. Ryan (Author), Daniel K. Oestreich (Author)
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March 1, 1991 Jossey Bass Business and Management Series
Focuses on the missing ingredient in the quality movement--the human element--and is filled with many practical suggestions and insights on how to unleash the creative talent and ideas of the vast majority of people who live and work on four of their eight cylinders, primarily out of fear.
--Stephen R. Covey, Ph.D., author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

This widely-praised book shows managers and executives how to eliminate fear, encourage quality performance, and increase corporate competitiveness.

You'll discover:

  • How fear prevents people from doing their best
  • How fear operates in organizations
  • The repercussions of speaking up
  • How to build relationships without fear

This work is a timely antidote to the insecurities of workers faced with the pervasive push toward leaner, meaner organizations. Let this practical guide show you how to create a high-trust workplace without fear.


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"It has been tough to get a handle on fear, let alone find something specific to do about ituntil now. This book changes all that." —from the foreword by Joshua Hammond, president, American Quality Foundation

"Focuses on the missing ingredient in the quality movementthe human elementand is filled with many practical suggestions and insights on how to unleash the creative talent and ideas of the vast majority of people who live and work on four of their eight cylinders, primarily out of fear." —Stephen R. Covey, author, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

"Gets to the heart of one of the most dysfunctional issues in industry today. Any leader or manager can profit from reading this book." —John E. Gherty, president and CEO, Land O'Lakes, Inc.

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This widely-praised book shows managers and executives how to eliminate fear at the workplace, encourage quality employee performance, and increase corporate competitiveness. In it, you'll learn how fear prevents people from doing their best, how it operates in organizations, and how to build a high-trust workplace devoid of fear. A timely antidote to the insecurities of workers faced with the pervasive push toward leaner, meaner organizations.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (March 1, 1991)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1555423175
  • ISBN-13: 978-1555423179
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,088,582 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Even though dated this book provides timeless advice, May 19, 2006
While the authors have updated this book since its original publishing in 1991 there still remains some classic advice for driving fear out of the workplace and building a culture of trust. I have not read the updated copy however I am confident that there are many topics and words wisdom that remain as core threads throughout each.

The major downside to this book is how dated it is...legal environment changes, technology advancements and other areas will be better served in the newer edition.
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