The Greg McKeown Podcast 175. Psychological Safety in Today's Workplace with Dr. Amy Edmondson (Part 1)
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Mar 2, 2023 Dr. Amy Edmondson, a Harvard professor and leading authority on psychological safety, shares valuable insights on fostering a supportive workplace. She discusses the essential role of 'permission for candor' and the significance of open dialogue in team dynamics. The conversation also touches on the challenges of 'sham meetings' that stifle genuine collaboration. Amy uses poignant case studies, including the Columbia Shuttle disaster, to highlight how a lack of psychological safety can have dire consequences, urging organizations to cultivate a culture of trust and communication.
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Psychological Safety = Permission for Candor
- Psychological safety is defined as permission for candor in the workplace.
- It allows individuals to express themselves without fear of negative consequences.
Learned Behavior Hinders Workplace Performance
- People learn to hold back opinions starting in elementary school to avoid disapproval.
- This learned behavior hinders workplace performance where candor is crucial.
Candor Fuels Team Performance
- Lack of psychological safety negatively affects team performance, especially innovation.
- Teams need candor for generating ideas, preventing failures, and addressing issues.
