Next Level Leadership: Build Safety
Audio • 23 minutes
Learning Objectives
- Recognise the importance of psychological safety in the workplace and why it cannot merely be declared but must be built through consistent actions.
- Explore methods to build safety in your team, including creating a supportive environment for failure and role-modelling open communication.
- Identify the value of consistency in leadership and how it contributes to a predictable and trustworthy work environment.
Lesson Description
In this session of the Next Level Leadership series, Ruth Farenga explores the concept of building safety within leadership. Ruth, a renowned executive coach and author, discusses how leaders can create a psychologically safe environment where employees feel secure enough to express their opinions and be their authentic selves. The lesson explores practical examples and engaging stories. It explores innovative concepts like Google’s Aristotle Project and Cheryl Luzet’s "Failure Prosecco" and provides actionable strategies to foster trust, transparency, and collaboration in the workplace.
