Summary
At the heart of any organization, people are the driving force. And the past few years have not been easy on any of us. The pandemic, the great resignation, tech layoffs, bank collapses, among other significant changes, have challenged workers in ways like never before. Fortunately, there is a cure to the human energy crisis, and that cure is: a culture of psychological safety. Join Alla Weinberg, a leading culture designer for organizations undergoing change, for this masterclass and you’ll leave with practical ways to increase psychological safety on your team or organization. In this masterclass, you will: Understand the neurological root cause of the human energy crisis Learn why psychological safety is the cure to burnout and exhaustion Learn how to effectively communicate change
Key Insights
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Change inevitably causes stress, both positive and negative.
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Psychological safety is a critical component of mental health and overall well-being in the workplace.
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The autonomic nervous system plays a key role in how we experience safety and stress.
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Communication, connection, and clarity are essential for psychological safety.
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Empathy in leadership is essential to guide teams through change.
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A supportive culture allows for honesty and reduces the fear of speaking up.
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Burnout correlates with decreased comfort in expressing needs at work.
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Practical measures are necessary for cultivating psychological safety, including clear communication and team bonding activities.
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Leaders must recognize their own stress responses to effectively lead their teams.
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Policies to support historically oppressed groups are crucial for genuine psychological safety.
Notable Quotes
"Change is stressful and can be physically, emotionally, and psychologically taxing."
"Psychological safety is defined as a shared belief that it's okay to express ideas and admit mistakes without fear of negative consequences."
"Our mental health is not separate from our physical health; chronic stress leads to various health problems."
"Stress can drop our operating IQ by half, impacting our ability to perform and collaborate."
"Psychological safety is a state of our autonomic nervous system."
"Every human being has a nervous system that regulates our body's functions in response to stress or safety."
"The goal is not to always remain in a state of safety, but to create environments where we can return to it quickly."
"Connection is the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued."
"Building, cultivating, and nurturing connections leads to the emergence of psychological safety."
"Organizations that offer flexibility in how and where people work will attract more talent."
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