We are hooked on employees being and feeling psychologically safe in the workplace. Psychological safety at work isn’t optional—it’s essential. When employees feel unsafe, it hits their satisfaction, engagement, and likelihood of sticking around. In this episode, we break down the warning signs, what unsafe environments do to your team, and the ripple effects on your company’s success. 

Resources:

• Simon Sinek’s TED Talk: Why good leaders make you feel safe
  • https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_why_good_leaders_make_you_feel_safe?subtitle=en 
• WHEEL OF PRIVILEGE AND POWER
  • https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/documents/pdf/english/corporate/anti-racism/wheel-privilege-power.pdf 
• Power, Privilege, and Psychological Safety
  • https://www.td.org/content/atd-blog/power-privilege-and-psychological-safety 

  Jean Marie DiGiovanna https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jeanmariedigiovanna_trust-psychological-leadership-activity-7229835872982986752-TnbB?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

This is the origin story of how Tessa and Mechelle met as workplace colleagues over a decade ago, and how they formed a friendship amidst Tessa’s Black Sweater Energy. You’re sure to laugh listening to our stories about co-worker lunches, being clear, and ultimately how this podcast finally made it out the group chat. 

Resources:

Follow the co-hosts on LinkedIn

Tessa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessabrownhr/ 

Mechelle:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mechelleroberthon/