Zak, Paul
Trust Factor: The Science of Creating High-Performance Companies
- ISBN 13:
- 9781400238736
- author:
- Zak, Paul
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amacom
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 21.8 x 15.8 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Business, Operations, Organizational Behavior,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Trust Factor: The Science of Creating High-Performance Companies by Paul Zak explores how innate brain functions can help improve workplace culture. Despite numerous attempts to address toxic cultures and employee unhappiness, many companies struggle to create an engaging and positive work environment.
The key to a successful culture, according to neuroscientist Paul Zak, lies in trust. When someone shows trust, it triggers a feel-good response in the brain, encouraging reciprocity. This book delves into topics such as how brain chemicals affect behavior, why trust can be squashed, and how to stimulate trust within employees.
With insights from successful companies like The Container Store, Zappos, and Herman Miller, Trust Factor offers practical solutions for building high-trust organizations. By harnessing the power of neurochemistry, business leaders can create a perpetual trust-building cycle between management and staff, leading to improved workplace patterns.