We’ve all seen them in our halls, in neighboring cubicles, and maybe even in the corner offices.  Those employees who for whatever reason are trying to skate by, becoming expert on doing the minimum amount of work possible to keep collecting their paychecks. Their actions and attitudes break down department morale and productivity like a rampant virus.

In his latest book Courage Goes to Work (Berrett-Koehler), author Bill Treasurer asserts that the root of the problem is not that these are bad people, but that they have become too comfortable – and that the risks associated with stepping outside of their collective comfort zones are holding entire companies back with potentially grave results. The results of this emotional mixture led to the creation of a new term for the feeling comfeartable.

Treasurer provides a blueprint for activating these employees - creating a foundation to work from, harnessing the energy of fear and redirecting it towards positive tasks, and safely creating new areas of comfort for your employees using his approach of developing your "Try" Courage, "Trust" Courage, and "Tell" Courage.  This straightforward yet comprehensive approach is illustrated well in a book that reads quickly, and contains just enough of a workbook nudge to move the reader to action. Which, ultimately, is the goal of any book.  

Courage Goes to Work is a timely and action-oriented wake up call to those leaders and managers. Our economy is demanding the best of our people. Flexibility, initiative, and honest effort will be keys to maintaining your growth. Pick up a copy and start getting courageous in your own organization today.