In this moment, we’re witnessing daily traumatic events — from mass shootings to wars to racist attacks to the limiting of women’s and LGBTQ+ rights. Many employees wish they could openly share what they’re thinking and feeling, but they just don’t feel safe doing so.
What is Psychological Safety?
Mental Health Expert-in-Residence, Dr. Komal Bhasin: defines psychological safety as the belief that members of a team can express ideas and concerns, ask questions, interact freely and exercise personal and collective agency without fear of experiencing punishment, retaliation, exclusion and inequities. Psychological safety is about trusting our leaders, feeling comfortable sharing dissenting views knowing that we’ll be accepted and having the ability to be our Authentic Selves at work.