The only thing we have to fear is fear.

 
Fear: the Big De-motivator
Fear is not a good motivator.  Maybe it can work in the short run, but it’s not effective long-term.

Trust is a much more effective motivator, but building trust can be a long process.  It takes truth-telling and transparency.  It requires love, compassion, and communication.
Love is a much stronger motivator.  In fact, the Bible says that perfect love casts out fear. 
Well, in my history, I’ve worked in both environments.  One CEO struck terror in his team.  You just knew that when he requested a meeting, you were in for a verbal beating.  We lived in mortal terror of the board.

I’ve also worked in an environment of love and trust with a boss who cared for his people and trusted them to do the job. A staff person will do almost anything for that kind of a leader and board when they set the overall direction and trust the staff to carry it out effectively.
~Wayne