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#34: Amy Edmondson | Creating High-Performance Cultures

Sep 25, 2024

Amy Edmondson, an expert leadership scholar and author of 'Teaming' and 'The Fearless Organization', dives into the essentials of psychological safety in teams. She discusses toxic positivity and the necessity of balancing realism with optimism in leadership. The conversation highlights overcoming imposter syndrome using the 'Stop, Challenge, Choose' model. Edmondson shares insights on mentorship's impact on leadership values and emphasizes creating supportive work environments to enhance collaboration and performance.

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Quick takeaways

Psychological safety is the foundational element that enables effective teamwork, allowing members to express thoughts without fear of humiliation.

Leaders play a crucial role in fostering psychological safety by demonstrating humility and vulnerability, which inspires openness and trust within teams.

Balancing positivity with realism in leadership enhances team dynamics, as it builds trust and motivates collective effort towards shared goals.

Deep dives

The Role of Psychological Safety in Team Performance

Psychological safety is identified as the key factor influencing performance differences among teams. Contrary to common beliefs that attributes like IQ or skill diversity determine success, a supportive climate emerges as foundational. Teams thrive when members feel safe to express their thoughts, ask questions, and share concerns without fear of humiliation. Understanding this climate allows organizations to foster an environment conducive to open communication and collaboration.

Intro

3min

The Lasting Impact of Mentorship and Values on Leadership

3min

Balancing Positivity and Realism in Leadership

6min

Navigating Challenges with Courage

15min

Fostering Psychological Safety in Teams

25min

Navigating Feedback and Growth

9min

Balancing Competition and Collaboration

4min

Rethinking Employee Experience and Embracing Vulnerability

2min

Expert leadership scholar Amy Edmondson unpacks psychological safety, the need for belonging, and overcoming imposter syndrome in teams.

In this episode, we delve into toxic positivity, the balance between realism and optimism in leadership, and notable case studies like the "Miracle on Ice". In her books ‘Teaming’ and ‘The Fearless Organization’, Amy explains the critical role of psychological safety in fostering effective teamwork. We discuss her reflections on belonging, imposter syndrome, and her practical advice for creating supportive work environments.

Join us to explore:

High-performance environments
What is ‘Toxic Positivity’?
The ‘Stop, Challenge, Choose’ model
Overcoming imposter syndrome
The true essence of psychological safety

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Unbound | Conversations Without Limits

#34: Amy Edmondson | Creating High-Performance Cultures

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Role of Psychological Safety in Team Performance

Influence of Family and Early Life Experiences

The Importance of Leaders Who Foster Growth

Balancing Positivity and Realism

Navigating Challenges: The Stop, Challenge, Choose Framework

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