Speak-Up Culture: When Leaders Truly Listen, People Step Up

Poor leadership can lead to lackluster performance, missed opportunities, and detrimental cultures. Leaders have the opportunity to create a speak-up culture where people feel safe and worth it to share their ideas, concerns, disagreements, and mistakes for the betterment of the organization. Stephen Shedletzky's book "Speak-Up Culture" shows how creating such an environment is the responsibility and advantage of every leader who wants to be great at leading and create a better version of humanity. Organizations with speak-up cultures are safer, more innovative, more engaged, and better-performing than their peers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 13 November 2023
Publisher: Page Two Books, Inc.

We are all aware of the negative effects of poor leadership, which include subpar performance, missed opportunities, toxic cultures, and, in some cases, catastrophic failures. While these problems are widespread, leaders also have a great opportunity to create a speak-up culture. In such a culture, individuals feel safe and valued to share their ideas, concerns, disagreements, and even mistakes, with the ultimate goal of improving the organization.

Speak-Up Culture is relevant for leaders at all levels, from senior executives who prioritize people and purpose to mid-level supervisors who aim to lead effectively and empower their employees' voices. Aspiring leaders also benefit from cultivating a speak-up culture, as it helps them identify their strengths and provide better support to those under their supervision.

Stephen Shedletzky, a renowned expert in leadership, has dedicated his career to helping leaders listen to and nurture the voices of others. His book, Speak-Up Culture, demonstrates how creating such an environment is the responsibility and advantage of every leader who desires to excel in leadership and contribute to the betterment of humanity.

Organizations with speak-up cultures are safer, more innovative, more engaged, and more successful than their peers. By fostering a culture where people feel heard and valued, leaders can unlock the full potential of their teams and achieve remarkable outcomes.

Weight: 302g
Dimension: 139 x 217 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781774582848