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Prioritize psychological safety

Prioritize psychological safety

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Prioritize psychological safety

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- Imagine a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. They can share their thoughts and ideas without fear of judgment. Picture a team where people aren't afraid to try new things, where instead of hiding their mistakes, they learn from them. This is psychological safety. It's a shared belief within a group that it's safe to express opinions or admit when they're wrong without threatening their self-image, status, or career. It's a place where people feel accepted, respected, and comfortable being themselves. There's a long list of proven benefits to a culture of psychological safety. These include increased innovation, employee retention, better decision-making and problem-solving, and even improved workplace safety. So it's definitely something you want. Here are some strategies to encourage a psychologically safe culture in your work group. Number one, talk about it. Start by explaining the kind of culture you want, and ask the team what could stop you from fully…

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