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Psychological Safety

Professional Corporate Culture Buzzword General

The shared belief that speaking up won't be punished. Rigorous research (Edmondson, Google's Aristotle) turned buzzword — invoked most confidently by the leaders who provide it least.

Heard in the wild

“Real psychological safety: the intern corrected the VP and got thanked.”

Tone check: Professional

Measured by what happens to the bearer of bad news. Everything else is a poster.

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