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Creating a psychologically safe environment

Creating a psychologically safe environment

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Creating a psychologically safe environment

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- We always want our colleagues to feel safe at work. I'm not just talking about physical safety but also psychological safety. Center for creative leadership defines psychological safety as a belief that you won't be punished or humiliated for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, or mistakes. When employees feel safe to make mistakes, take risks, and share ideas freely, they feel more liberated to show up as their best selves. It also enhances productivity. I believe an employees sense of psychological safety relies on how well they feel supported by their leaders. That's why communicating clearly and having a positive strength-based approach, should be central to all your wellbeing initiatives. Now that you know the benefits, here's what you can do to promote it. First, define psychological safety for your organization. What does that look like? Provide examples of how it would manifest in your work…

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