Psychological safety and its impact on team performance, innovation, trust, and retention, is the subject of today's podcast. Kate discusses common barriers to psychological safety, such as fear of judgment and inconsistent leadership behaviour, and outlines six research-backed strategies to foster a safe environment for open dialogue and risk-taking.

Episode Highlights:

00:00  Introduction to Psychological Safety

00:33  The Importance of Psychological Safety

01:12  Linda, the Bad Manager: A Case Study

02:26  Defining Psychological Safety

03:10  The Impact of Psychological Safety

05:36  Building Psychological Safety: Practical Steps

08:40  Assessing Psychological Safety in Your Team

09:33  Real-World Examples of Psychological Safety

10:19  Actionable Tips for Leaders

11:29  Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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