Detox: Managing Insecurity in the Workplace

by Melanie Pump

Is your team willing to propose game-changing ideas and offer diverse opinions? Will they take personal risks for the sake of your company and its reputation? Most leaders can’t answer yes to these questions, especially during critical times of change.

Why not? Because your team members instinctively understand your workplace culture, and they recognize the dangers of pushing beyond that culture’s comfort zone.

Through stories and examples, Detox demonstrates the real, tangible impact of toxic work environments that stifle innovation, collaboration, succession planning, and productivity—and shows you what you can do to change it.

Learn how to create a healthy, secure environment that can dispel the natural insecurities and fears within your team. Instead of fostering a workplace that magnifies human frailties, discover the proven strategies and practices that can address your team’s emotional needs and unlock their true potential.

298 pages, Paperback

Published September 10, 2021

Reviews

[Don Doebler · Rating 3 out of 5]

We all hate anything toxic in our workplace yet we all have those opportunities to manage it and dispel it. I was really excited about reading this book because of that. First, what I loved about the book is that author Melanie Pump used many scenarios, several each chapter, and then discussed those - providing examples of what is experienced in real life. I would have enjoyed a simpler read, and found myself getting lost in the minutiae of detail. For some, that may be exactly what is desired and will be a strong point. For me it caused some struggle to get through it all and glean from it the highlights that I could apply in my workplace. It is full of great information but would have liked if it was more readable. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.