What If No One Could Ever Get Fired?

Psychological Safety: remove the fear of speaking up

This is how your team feels when they become defensive.

Fear is a powerful emotion.

It makes us feel defenseless. When we are under attack, we become more alert. Vulnerability makes us more susceptible to paying attention.

As Seth Godin says, defenseless is the best choice for those seeking to grow.

But, most people become defensive when they are afraid. They stop listening to reality. And want to survive.

That’s how most people feel at their workplace.

What if organizations could remove that fear? Or, in other words, create a safe space where no one could get fired for speaking up.

Fear Brings The Worst Out of Your Team

“Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most important essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships.” — Stephen Covey

Your team is probably afraid of getting fired too. But they won’t tell you.

They probably stop sharing their best ideas a long time ago. Many employees can’t keep up with being…