Psychological Safety: Do you Frighten or Brighten a Room?
When we talk about psychological safety, we’re really talking about the energy we bring into a space. These invisible cues tell others whether they can relax or if they need to stay on edge. In teams where people feel psychologically safe, there’s a sense of ease. People share ideas freely, own up to their mistakes, ask questions without fear, and can generally be themselves. They feel seen, heard, and valued just as they are.
The Importance of Allyship in Uncertain Times
In my coaching of underrepresented leaders, I’m finding that they need support, now, more than ever. When social norms begin to collapse and economic outcomes become increasingly uncertain, the already marginalized are the first to know it. Their lives are already experienced on the edge. So, when the edge itself begins to crumble, they are directly in the impact zone.
Management Tip: 9 Ways to Better Captain Your Ship
Being a manager of a small team or a large organization is like being at the helm of a small yacht, a large cruise liner, or the Starship Enterprise. But are you Captain James T. Kirk or Captain Bligh? Do you inspire loyalty, or mutiny?