Fear is a natural and universal human phenomenon, affecting top executives as much as anyone else. The majority of management literature is focused on helping leaders conquer their fears. The problem is that stifling fear doesn’t make it go away. In fact, failing to address it can lead to highly unproductive and dysfunctional behaviors.
Don’t Let Your Inner Fears Limit Your Career
Face them, understand them, and turn them to your advantage.
October 17, 2017
Summary.
Fear is a natural and universal human phenomenon, affecting top executives as much as anyone else. The majority of management literature is focused on helping leaders conquer their fears. The problem is that stifling fear doesn’t make it go away. In fact, failing to address it can lead to highly unproductive and dysfunctional behaviors. To turn your fears into career fuel, start by acknowledging them rather than pushing them away. Then interrogate your fears to better understand them. What’s behind your deepest anxieties? Then choose a different course of action. This is about deciding what to do next and making commitments—understanding what truly matters to you. Finally, act on your choice, in a way that aligns with your values.