The Safe Space Advantage: How Great Leaders Foster Psychological Safety
Key takeaways from this session:
Psychological safety cannot be declared, it must be built.
Leaders cannot simply proclaim a workplace as a safe space; they must actively create it through consistent actions and behaviours.
Celebrate failures as opportunities to learn!
This removes its stigma and encourages risk-taking and innovation. For example, gather teams to reflect on mistakes and discuss improvements over a celebratory drink.
Inclusive leadership is essential for psychological safety.
Actively create environments where every team member feels seen, heard, and valued.
Be empathetic and transparent, especially around change.
Leaders should be genuinely tuned in to their team's well-being and communicate openly and honestly, particularly during periods of change.
Lead with vulnerability.
Authenticity is contagious, and when leaders role model vulnerability, others are more likely to follow. Sharing how you learned and moved forward can inspire your team and create a safe space for others to do the same.
Consistency is key.
All of these efforts must be applied consistently to build trust and create a truly psychologically safe environment.
Adam Lacey is the Co-Founder of Assemble You, a podcast-style audio-learning business that he launched with his cousin, Rich, in 2022. Assemble You is the home of podcast-style audio lessons that help enable learning on the go. AY lessons complement (rather than compete with) a busy life and help people become better leaders and communicators, improving productivity, well-being, behavioural skills, and more. He's also the host of the L&D Challenges Podcast and the Assemble You Expert Series.
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