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The Fear That Sabotages Your Projects — And How to Overcome It

The Fear That Sabotages Your Projects — And How to Overcome It

Update: 2025-06-291
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In this episode, Ricardo discusses the impact of fear on project management and the role of psychological safety in transforming fear into positive and effective actions. Fears such as making mistakes, being judged, or losing your job can silence teams, hindering decisions and innovation. Psychological safety, a concept developed by Amy Edmondson, allows people to express themselves without fear of punishment. Leaders play a fundamental role in demonstrating vulnerability and encouraging participation. This does not eliminate discipline, but it dissociates it from fear, replacing it with respect and trust. Authoritarian cultures can generate quick results, but they compromise the team’s potential. To reduce fear, genuinely listen to your team and share your own concerns. Projects are made by people, and people need trust.



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The Fear That Sabotages Your Projects — And How to Overcome It

The Fear That Sabotages Your Projects — And How to Overcome It

Ricardo Viana Vargas