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How NASA Fixed Its Culture Problem: 3 Leadership Lessons from Dr. Laura Gallaher

How NASA Fixed Its Culture Problem: 3 Leadership Lessons from Dr. Laura Gallaher

Update: 2025-03-18
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Meet Dr. Laura Gallaher. Her WHY.os is Contribute - Challenge - Simplify.

Dr. Laura Gallaher is an organizational psychologist, speaker, and business consultant who helps companies build better cultures. She was part of NASA’s culture change initiative after the Columbia disaster, working to fix deep issues in leadership, communication, and decision-making. Now, as the founder of Gallaher Edge, she teaches executives how to improve their teams by focusing on self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and psychological safety.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why smart people still make bad decisions – and how self-deception holds businesses back.
  • The key to high-performing teams – and why psychological safety matters more than talent.
  • How to create a company culture that works – instead of one that forms by accident.

Listen now to get insights that will help you lead better, communicate more effectively, and build a stronger organization.


Connect with Dr. Laura:


Website URL:

https://lauragallaher.com/

 

LinkedIn URL:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-gallaher-phd/

 

Facebook and/or Instagram URL:

https://www.instagram.com/drlauragallaher/


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How NASA Fixed Its Culture Problem: 3 Leadership Lessons from Dr. Laura Gallaher

How NASA Fixed Its Culture Problem: 3 Leadership Lessons from Dr. Laura Gallaher