The Unspoken Contract
A Leader's Guide to Navigating Team Dynamics, Fostering Psychological Safety, and Building a Foundation of Mutual TrustBy Rikard Halpert
Length2h 39m
About this audiobook
Every organization has an official map—the org chart, the policies, the mission statement. But the real work gets done according to a hidden set of rules: the unspoken contract. This invisible agreement dictates who really has power, which communication channels actually matter, and what the true cost of speaking up is. When this contract is unhealthy, it creates a silent tax of friction, fear, and wasted effort on every project.
The Unspoken Contract is a leader's guide to surfacing, diagnosing, and reshaping these powerful team dynamics. Rikard Halpert provides a practical framework for moving beyond superficial management and building a foundation of genuine psychological safety and mutual trust.
Stop trying to manage the official rules while ignoring the ones that truly matter. This is your guide to building a deeply aligned, resilient, and high-performing team.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ 5.0 (1)
GenreBusiness and Economics, Education and Learning
Length2 hrs 39 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 21, 2025
LanguageEnglish
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