Despite regular encouragement for employees to speak up if they're unhappy, and a wide range of personal support systems, wellbeing remains a key concern for leaders at all levels, from small teams to multinationals. The message from the top is to speak candidly and openly about the impact and effect of workplace pressure. However, that messaging isn't working. The harsh truth is that when people feel under pressure, they worry about speaking up, fuelled by fear of the consequences if they do. Bravery and courage are needed to challenge a workplace culture that sustains fear. This book shows you how to develop and use them to turn the dial in the opposite direction, by utilising pressure to drive growth and performance.It offers you a practical way to identify the fears that sabotage trust and openness, and an employee's ability to contribute their whole selves at work. Using a proven and scalable approach to eliminating the conditions that nurture fear, it shows you how Built around incremental, achievable steps, Brave New Leader empowers you with the tools, mindset, and courage you need to turn a damaging tide of pressure and fear into an enduring wave of enhanced employee contribution, engagement, fulfilment and wellbeing .'A necessary book for current times. If you're responsible for the wellbeing of a team, you need to read this.' - Jason Morgan, global Health and wellbeing Leader'How to lead with insight, integrity, purpose and resilience. A must for anyone aspiring to be an impactful and informed leader in a rapidly changing work environment". - Jayne Long MCIPD, HR specialist and consultant'Powerful and effective! Leading edge thinking that unpacks the complexities of creating and maintaining a healthy and productive culture.' - Karen Meager, organisational psychologist and author