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Admired Leadership's avatar

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Jericho McClellan's avatar

This is GOLD! Well stated and these are vital distinctions that must be made and understood to cultivate strong cultures and keep mild climates in the workplace.

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Admired Leadership's avatar

Happy you see value in the idea, Jericho.

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Joe Loughery's avatar

Good morning,

Well put.

I also believe that, many folks are not taught some folks take awhile to trust (that's their right). Once they do, they may joke with you. Perhaps, even some light hearted hazing. To immediately freak out/overreact, merely means that one has their own unresolved issues.

If you can't learn to laugh and joke. Good luck making it on any team.

Thank you for your time.

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Tamilah's avatar

So true! This is what opened me up to my team! Keeping the connections educated and still -slightly- professional makes it psychologically safe. ☺️

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Craig T. Watkins's avatar

Well said. The mistake many leaders make is confusing psychological safety with emotional comfort.

Safety is not about avoiding tension. It is about designing an environment where truth can surface without punishment.

• Disagreement is welcomed

• Mistakes are explored

• Hard truths are met with curiosity, not contempt

When leaders reward how people show up, honestly, respectfully, and with a learning mindset, the system reinforces openness. And that is where real performance starts.

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L A's avatar

You cant have psychological safety without authenticity

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David C Morris's avatar

Just to be safe I will still continue express my opinions and concerns in the form of open-ended what and how questions ;)

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