4 Essential Tips to Create Psychological Safety at Work (and Why It Matters)

In this episode of The Work Chat, we’re diving into a topic that drives innovation, retention, and high-performance culture: psychological safety at work.

Backed by data from Harvard and Google’s Project Aristotle, psychological safety is the #1 indicator of a team’s success. It’s what makes people feel safe to speak up, admit mistakes, share ideas, and challenge the status quo—without fear of embarrassment or punishment.

🎧 What you’ll learn in this episode:
• What psychological safety is—and what it’s not
• Why it’s the secret weapon of high-performing teams
• 4 practical, research-backed ways to build it in your workplace
• Real-world examples of how small culture shifts made big impact

Whether you're a leader, a team member, or someone in HR—this episode will give you practical strategies to create a more open, inclusive, and productive work environment.

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What’s one thing you’ve seen that helped—or hurt—psychological safety on your team?

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