Before innovation comes trust. Discover how psychological safety creates a garden where people aren’t afraid to take root—and take risks.
Google’s Project Aristotle found that the highest-performing teams had one thing in common: psychological safety. That’s not just a buzzword—it’s the rich soil in which creativity, feedback, and collaboration thrive.
When employees fear judgment or punishment, they shrink. But when they feel safe to speak up, ask questions, or even fail, they grow. Just like a fragile seedling, new ideas need warmth and support before they bloom into something bold.
Creating psychological safety isn’t complicated. It starts with listening, showing empathy, and modeling vulnerability as a leader. Trust is grown, not given.