Psychological Safety Takes Years To Develop And Seconds To Shatter

July 07, 2021 By Small Giants Community

Psychological Safety Takes Years To Develop And Seconds To Shatter

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Psychological safety is the belief that one will not be punished or embarrassed for speaking up with new thoughts, questions, or critiques. A psychologically safe environment is extremely fragile: it takes years to develop and seconds to shatter. It is cultivated through everyday, repeated experiences of being heard in the workplace. Want to read more about how everyday interactions can make or break relationships with your employees?

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