Psychological Safety (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)

Create a space where everyone can contribute and shine.

Psychological safety is a shared belief within a team that it's OK to speak up, ask questions, take risks, and make mistakes without fear of repercussions. And it's a leader's job to create it.

This book offers a rich understanding of this concept—and the trust and humility that must come with it. You'll learn how to build a psychologically safe environment, acknowledge difficult topics and emotions, and ensure that everyone feels comfortable in fully engaging with those around them.

This volume includes the work of:

• Amy C. Edmondson • Daisy Auger-Dominguez • Erica Keswin • Ron Carucci

How to be human at work. The HBR Emotional Intelligence Series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work. Uplifting and practical, these books describe the social skills that are critical for ambitious professionals to master.

© 2024 Harvard Business Review Press (Ebook): 9781647829971

Release date

Ebook: September 3, 2024