What psychological safety means:
Freedom to be your authentic self.
- A non-threatening, non-toxic, non-judgmental workplace free from animosity, abuse, harassment, hostility, punishment.
- Your ideas are actively solicited, listened to, and acted on.HR acts like employee advocates instead of instituting Draconian Management edicts.
- Career and professional success is driven by a culture of MERITOCRACY, not NEPOTISM/CRONYISM.
…but it also requires much MUCH more:
- The ability to try new things (take risks, grow, and develop) without the stigma of “failure” and reprisals.
- Positive and corrective feedback are both delivered in a timely and meaningful fashion, without judgement.
- Communication is targeted to an individual’s personality and preferred style of interaction. Equitable compensation is a given.
- The Dark Triad behaviors of Narcissism, Sociopathy, and Machiavellianism are not tolerated.
Let me know if you’d like to schedule a time to discuss how you can develop a psychological safe space within your organization in ANY climate, for your employees to thrive.