“Fear might look like control, but it’s actually a counterfeit that limits creativity, burns people out, and keeps us small.”

In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession exposes how fear shows up in today’s workplace and why it’s sabotaging both people and performance. Rebecca explains why the antidote to fear isn’t waiting for organizations to change, but cultivating self-respect. She shares five pillars of self-respect: identity, boundaries, alignment, humility, and abundance. These pillars show how each one counters the counterfeit beliefs that fear plants in our work and lives.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why fear-based leadership looks powerful but actually undermines productivity and creativity
• How self-respect stabilizes your nervous system and unlocks innovation, clarity, and collaboration
• The five pillars of self-respect and how they counter fear in practical, everyday ways

Things to listen for:

(00:00) Intro

(00:43) The antidote for fear in the workplace

(03:24) The science behind fear and productivity

(06:36) Defining self-respect

(10:22) The five pillars of self-respect

(10:46) Identity and boundaries

(11:34) Alignment and humility

(12:34) Abundance and overcoming fear

(14:24) Real-life examples of self-respect

(17:02) Rooting out fear in the workplace

Connect with Rebecca:

https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/