Fear works, but only in the short term. It’s a lazy leadership trap that destroys trust, creativity, and psychological safety. Learn how to move from fear-based management to belief-based leadership that builds lasting performance and stronger teams.
All psychological safety means is when team members feel safe to take risks and be vulnerable in front of each other.
Bad leaders and teams are void of this crucial element because they look at being vulnerable, taking risks, and speaking up as negative instead of positive. It’s precisely why they never meet their potential and achieve their biggest goals.
The best leaders and teams embrace constructive conflict.
A leader’s job is to ensure their culture promotes effective thinking and positive behavior regardless of the circumstances.
There are many ways for you to create psychological safety, but one of the best ways is to be an effective listener.
