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    Is Your Team Afraid to Speak Up?

    In boardrooms across industries, leaders often mistake silence for agreement. But when team members hesitate to voice concerns or ideas, it’s not harmony it’s a warning sign. Reflecting on Leadership Practices As a leader, ask yourself: Psychological safety isn’t about being agreeable; it’s about fostering an environment where individuals feel secure enough to express ideas, questions, concerns, or mistakes without fear of negative consequences. Building a Culture of Psychological Safety To cultivate such an environment: Take the Next Step Creating a psychologically safe workplace is an ongoing journey. We have been both at the giving and at the receiving end, which aligns strongly with our intent of creating safe spaces…