Leaderhood & Parentship

Why Every Leader Needs to Consider Psychological Safety

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#4 - For the final episode in the 4-part foundations series, we explore the concept of “psychological safety.” Examined from the perspectives of leaders, employees and families, Shane dives into the many ways psychological safety shapes our daily lives. Topics covered include: If safety can exist without trust, 3 steps to build psychological safety in the workplace, the role leaders play in driving the tone of the workplace and how to fix an imbalance in safety. Then, the topic flips to the home, discussing safety between parents, children, and partners. This episode is the fourth in the foundations series and the final deep dive into concepts we will explore in future episodes. 

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Show Notes:

  1. [00:30] A programming note on the first 4 episodes of Leadhood and Parentship. 
  2. [02:00] What is psychological safety?
  3. [05:00] Can safety exist without trust?
  4. [09:00] How can leaders build psychologically safe teams?
  5. [11:00] Why is safety lacking in so many workplaces?
  6. [12:20] The 3 steps to build psychologically safe workplaces. 
  7. [15:25] What makes the perfect team?
  8. [21:00] The role leaders play in driving the tone of the workplace. 
  9. [24:50] The biggest misconceptions about psychological safety in the workplace. 
  10. [30:55] What creates a workplace identity?
  11. [34:00] How to fix an imbalance in safety. 
  12. [37:10] How can a leader determine if their workplace has safety?
  13. [42:12] Does psychological safety apply in the home?
  14. [45:35] How do you build safety between partners?
  15. [50:30] Where can listeners learn more?

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