Kim Meninger, MBA, PCC’s Post

What exactly is “psychological safety,"—and what happens when it’s missing in a work environment? In this post, I share ways you can use your influence to promote a culture of psychological safety, and what to do if those efforts fail. #careersuccess #phychologicalsafety #leadership

Sharing some reflection on why psychological safety is important, great video by Amy Edmondson. Using psychological safety and commitment to excellence to achieve high-performance within teams! #effectiveteams #leadership https://lnkd.in/dRbH7ATQ

🔍 Understanding Psychological Safety at Work 🔍 It’s a term we often hear, but what does it really mean? Harvard Business School Professor Amy Edmondson, who introduced the concept of "team psychological safety," defines it as the shared belief that it's OK to take risks, express ideas and concerns, speak up with questions, and admit mistakes — all without fear of negative consequences. 🚫 Without this safety net, team performance may suffer significantly. 🎥 In HBR's video, discover how to assess psychological safety within your team and steps you can take to foster an environment where everyone feels safe to contribute their best ideas. https://loom.ly/UaRG7FQ Let's create workplaces where everyone can thrive! 🌟 #PsychologicalSafety #TeamSuccess #Leadership #HarvardBusinessSchool #WorkplaceCulture

An interesting listen! Two educators with backgrounds in leadership discussing psychological safety in professional spaces. The video contains a brief overview of what Psychological Safety is. There are also some little gems for leaders - new and seasoned - to consider. https://lnkd.in/e2URmYYs

Psychological safety has been a "catch phrase" since the 1950s. Many of the organizations and leaders who I engage with in training sessions either fear it or perceive it as submitting to the employees. A key characteristic of high-performance organizational cultures is accountability! There is a critical balance between psychological safety and accountability. Optimal performance is attained when leaders create the appropriate level of psychological safety while still having accountability for performance. Soteria alliance provides expertise in human behavior and optimizing performance. #highperformance #leadership #accountability Soteria Alliance https://lnkd.in/gnx8QX6e

"Psychological safety, a concept popularized by Amy Edmondson, refers to a work environment where individuals feel safe to express their thoughts and ideas without fear of retribution or humiliation (Edmondson, 1999). This environment fosters innovation, collaboration, and overall well-being within teams and organizations. This article explores ten significant benefits of psychological safety and ten detrimental effects when lacking." Written by Vince Morales, Performance Mindset Coach & Leadership Consultant

Psychological safety has been a "catch phrase" since the 1950s. Many of the organizations and leaders who I engage with in training sessions either fear it or perceive it as submitting to the employees. A key characteristic of high-performance organizational cultures is accountability! There is a critical balance between psychological safety and accountability. Optimal performance is attained when leaders create the appropriate level of psychological safety while still having accountability for performance. Soteria alliance provides expertise in human behavior and optimizing performance. #leadership #highperformance #accountability Soteria Alliance https://lnkd.in/dW7eEUNV

Insightful review from Harvard Business Review of #psychologicalsafety which underlines the need to apply only when having read the label...Naysayers and self professed experts beware☠ " ... While it makes perfect sense to be tolerant of mistakes when we want people to take risks, that does not make sense in most jobs most of the time where we want people to follow rules, conform to standards, and not take risks. There should be consequences for poor performance, as psychological safety experts have long noted. But that nuance is all too often overlooked: Consultants and managers push psychological safety way too broadly " #leadership #continuouslearning #performancemanagement

Positive changes happens not because someone does everything, but because everyone does something! Just finished How to Collaborate with Your Colleagues to Build Psychological Safety Together! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gnuJYa8A #teamcollaboration #emotionalintelligence

To help employees speak up — and feel safe doing so — managers need to recognize their role in creating a culture of transparency and trust, instead of preserving (maybe even inadvertently) a culture that doesn’t support all voices. Here are a few tactics that might work: 1. Express intent 2. Use standard questions 3. Discuss communication preferences 4. Lend social capital 5. Attribute work accurately