In such bad economic times, fear is the most prevalent and contagious emotion we can find in many companies. Fear is a demotivator, and it has a corrosive effect on creativity and on innovation.

Companies that fall into a fear cycle aren't capable to develop the creativity that fuels an innovative organization primed to adapt to our evolving world and will soon become extinct.

Innovation is joy. Creativity is love and both are nourished with passion and curiosity. As from the book "Emotional Equations" by Chip Conley:

There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.