Führung: „Die Angst vor Fehlern ist größer als der Wille zur Entscheidung“

Notärztin Lisa Federle has written a book about the many facets of fear, which she believes is a pervasive issue in modern society. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Federle demonstrated an alternative to isolation policies and later published a book on bureaucracy that influenced the nation. Fear, she notes, is often discussed in executive offices but rarely openly addressed.

Federle refers to it as a "type of self-defense" with potentially devastating long-term consequences. To overcome fear, she suggests confronting it head-on, rather than avoiding it. While some people divert their attention by working excessively or engaging in volunteer work, Federle warns that these coping mechanisms may have negative consequences for mental health and personal relationships.

She emphasizes that fear is an existential warning signal, and without it, humans would not have survived evolutionarily. Federle argues that fear has been exacerbated by recent crises such as the pandemic, the Russian war, climate change, and economic instability. The constant barrage of news about wars, threats, and military conflicts can have a lasting impact on individuals, even if their objective conditions are relatively stable.

Despite having access to good healthcare, medical care, and social support, many Germans still feel overwhelmed by crises. Federle suggests that individuals can counteract their fears by cultivating relationships, finding new hobbies, or pursuing new careers. She believes that breaking the cycle of fear requires conscious awareness of one's actions and that change can sometimes be triggered by a significant life event, such as an illness.