In the dynamic arena of the workplace, where personal bonds thrive and protective measures ensure employee well-being, there exists a silent specter: the pervasive sense of fear that often remains unspoken. According to a recent survey conducted by LiveCareer in 2023, a staggering 87% of respondents admitted to grappling with work-related fears. 

Among the most prevalent anxieties were concerns about committing errors (77%), the daunting prospect of public speaking (72%), the specter of termination (67%), the fear of being unpopular among peers or superiors (64%), and the weighty responsibility of decision-making (63%). Discover more about navigating the intricacies of workplace dynamics and addressing the unspoken fears that hinder professional growth.

 

About Alei Hassanein [author of La Tyrannie de l'Hibiscus]

Alei stands us a recognized pundit in the realm of transformational thought leadership. With a wealth of experience spearheading over 100 multi-million Euro strategic transformation initiatives spanning 4 continents and 20 countries, his expertise transcends industries, encompassing life sciences, industrial, financial, and humanitarian sectors. 

As the visionary co-founder of Obicio, Alei's insights have reshaped organizational mindsets, offering compelling alternatives to navigate the pervasive impact of fear in today's workplace landscape.

Alei Hassanein is the author of the novel "The Tyranny of the Hibiscus" is available now in French. This book explores fear in the professional world - Fear, the formidable force that can paralyze our actions and distort our decisions. → https://amzn.eu/d/jgkwenf

 

Reach out Alei in LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleihassanein/ 

or in his consulting practice Obicio's Website https://www.obicio.com/ 

 

What We Discussed in this Episode:

- Unveiling Workplace Fears: Identifying Common Types in Modern Organizations
- The Acceleration of Fear: Examining its Rapid Spread Compared to a Decade Ago
- Assessing Organizational Fear: Tools for Companies and Individuals to Gauge Cultural Anxiety
- Fear's Roots: Investigating Origins in Society, Family, and Work Environments
- Fostering Psychological Safety: Practical Approaches for Fear Reduction in Businesses
- Kindness in Business: A Paradigm Shift Towards Productivity and Growth
- Integrating Fear Management for Holistic Organizational Development

 

 

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About the Growth Hacking Culture Podcast

The Growth Hacking Culture Podcast is a series of insightful interviews with prominent experts on mindsets, skills and mental resources to grow individually, lead motivated teams and create human-centric work cultures. These episodes are about thought provoking ideas to scale up and growth hack human-centric and performing work cultures. Hosted by Ivan Palomino.

 

This episode is sponsored by:

PeopleKult [behavioral science, tech and analytics to scale up the next generation work culture]

The Cornerstone Advisory [innovation, performance and growth for future-focused organizations]