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The Thing About Psychological Safety

January 15, 2025 • KirkpatrickBrands • Season 1 • Episode 2

We are hooked on employees being and feeling psychologically safe in the workplace. Psychological safety at work isn’t optional—it’s essential. When employees feel unsafe, it hits their satisfaction, engagement, and likelihood of sticking around. In this episode, we break down the warning signs, what unsafe environments do to your team, and the ripple effects on your company’s success.

Resources:

Simon Sinek’s TED Talk: Why good leaders make you feel safe
- https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_why_good_leaders_make_you_feel_safe?subtitle=en
WHEEL OF PRIVILEGE AND POWER
- https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/documents/pdf/english/corporate/anti-racism/wheel-privilege-power.pdf
Power, Privilege, and Psychological Safety
- https://www.td.org/content/atd-blog/power-privilege-and-psychological-safety

Jean Marie DiGiovanna https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jeanmariedigiovanna_trust-psychological-leadership-activity-7229835872982986752-TnbB?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop