
 Your Brain at Work The Neuroscience of Psychological Safety with Dr. Amy Edmondson
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 Apr 21, 2023  AI Snips 
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Psychological Safety Is A Group Belief
- Psychological safety is a group-level belief that members can take interpersonal risks without punishment.
 - Amy Edmondson emphasizes it is about permission for candor, not comfort.
 
Warren Bennis Models Learner Behavior
- Warren Bennis interrupted presentations to ask clarifying questions and modeled learner behavior at a conference.
 - That change in format became a permanent, transformational practice for David Rock's events.
 
Keep Threat Levels Low And Discussable
- Keep team threat levels at mild alert (level one) so people stay focused and productive.
 - Avoid social threats that raise status or exclusion fears, which shut down speaking up.
 
