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Working Scared
Blueprints for Employees and Leaders to Succeed During Turbulent Times
“Starting is hard. Sometimes, you just need a nudge in the right direction and that is what Working Scared can do for you. It provides support and reminds you that you are not alone – as an employee or a leader. We would all like to have an unlimited budget for development, but this is the next best thing and by making the initial investment in the book, you can reap for big rewards through its practice!” “In today’s work contexts, fear spreads fast and performance suffers. This book meets the moment with grounded advice for leaders and employees alike, helping teams stay steady, speak up, and move from anxiety to effective action.” “This book provides the strategy and tools to coach and develop our teams. It has given me great techniques to reduce the uncertainty that can arise from the changes organizations are facing, to improve the work environment, and clarify expectations. I feel the book has helped us to more effectively enhance our teams with greater clarity and purpose. Working Scared is a book and guide for our times and I highly recommend it.”
- Candace R Bacon, Human Resources Director Geographic Solutions, Inc.
- Maysa Lezzaik, Senior Executive of Business Development and Digital Richemont
- Brad S. Schroeder, Chief Executive Officer ACRT Services, Inc.
Stanley B. Silverman (Author), Kenneth N. Wexley (Author), David H. Wexley (Author)
9781394387854, Wiley
Hardback, published 30 April 2026
240 pages
22.9 x 16 x 2.5 cm, 0.431 kg
Transform workplace uncertainty into career confidence with proven strategies that work for both employees and organizations In Working Scared: Blueprints for Employees and Leaders to Succeed During Turbulent Times, authors Stanley B. Silverman, Kenneth N. Wexley, and David H. Wexley deliver a comprehensive roadmap for navigating today's volatile work environment. Drawing on decades of consulting experience across organizations ranging from small companies to Fortune 500 corporations, combined with extensive research and executive coaching credentials that establish them as leading authorities on workplace dynamics, the authors directly address eight primary sources of job insecurity plaguing the modern workforce. They discuss AI transformation, arrogant leadership, hybrid work challenges, economic turmoil, and more, providing dual-perspective solutions that empower both individual employees seeking career advancement and leaders working to optimize team effectiveness. The book systematically examines each workplace challenge through a structured framework that combines data-driven analysis with real-world case studies, revealing how successful employees and leaders have navigated similar situations. Avoiding boilerplate, generalized advice, the authors identify ten overarching Keys for Success that create resilience and adaptability in the face of organizational uncertainty. Each chapter delivers actionable strategies grounded in practical experience, moving readers from reactive anxiety to proactive confidence in their professional lives. You’ll find: An original, dual-perspective approach: Unique strategies tailored specifically for both employees and leaders facing the same workplace challenges Eight critical workplace scenarios: Comprehensive coverage of an AI organizational transformation, difficult leadership, team dynamics, hybrid work, restructuring, mergers, economic instability, and personal well-being Ten universal success principles: Overarching keys for success that apply across all workplace uncertainties and organizational changes Real-world case studies: Practical examples from the authors’ experience with diverse industries and organizational levels, from front-line workers to C-suite executives Evidence-based solutions: Strategies validated through extensive consulting work and research across small companies to global organizations An essential resource for all employees, including mid-career professionals, emerging leaders, and managers navigating workplace uncertainty or leading teams through organizational change, Working Scared is also the perfect guide for HR professionals, executive coaches, and business consultants required to solve problems for both individual workers and organizations.
Preface ix Prologue: Stop Working Scared and Start xi Working Confidently 1 Adapting to a Changing Workplace: Lessons from an AI Transformation 1 2 Succeeding Amidst Arrogant Leadership: Steps to Succeed, Persist, and Protect Yourself 25 3 Amplifying Your Voice in a Team Culture: How to Open Up Dialogue Even When It Feels Risky 49 4 Thriving in a Hybrid Team: From the Office to Remote to Somewhere In- Between 67 5 Enduring a Restructuring/Downsizing: Ways to Keep Your Job and Your Peace of Mind 85 6 Prevailing Through Mergers and Acquisitions: Techniques to Face the Unknown and Find Your Place Again 103 7 Building a Sense of Security Amidst Economic Turmoil: What to Do to Stay Grounded, Prepared, and Productive 123 8 Prioritizing Personal Well- Being: The ROI of Taking Care of Yourself 141 Bringing It All Together: The Toolbox to Succeed During Turbulent Times 155 Appendix: The 10 Keys for Success Survey 187 Acknowledgments 197 The Authors 199 Notes 203 Index 211
Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]
