A New Way of Being
Embracing failure to get ahead - with the pioneer of psychological safety Amy Edmonson
Oct 30, 2023
Amy Edmonson, groundbreaking pioneer of psychological safety, talks about embracing intelligent failures and fostering psychological safety. She emphasizes the importance of challenging unhealthy thoughts and discusses the role of psychological safety in preventing complex failures. Amy reflects on failure in relationships and the pursuit of success, and explores the concept of intelligent failures and embracing failure as an opportunity for growth. She also delves into the relationship between success and happiness, highlighting the significance of finding true happiness in the present moment.
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Quick takeaways
- Psychological safety fosters a learning-oriented and innovative environment in organizations.
- Failure can be categorized into basic, complex, and intelligent types, with intelligent failures being small-scale experiments in new territories.
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Importance of separating success and happiness
Success is not synonymous with happiness. People often reach the top and feel underwhelmed and empty. The key is to lose ourselves in activities that bring joy and connection.
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