The Psychological Safety Playbook Quotes

“One of the best ways to nurture an inclusive, safe culture is to develop a practice of appreciation.”
― Karolin Helbig, The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human

“How do we move an organizational culture toward psychological safety? We need to translate good intentions into consistent actions.”
― Karolin Helbig, The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human

“Reframe work as a continuous learning process. When you do this, failure is not discouraging but motivating.”
― Karolin Helbig, The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human

“To create psychological safety in our organizations, we must let go of our natural tendency to avoid and run away from difficult emotions.”
― Karolin Helbig, The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human

“If you want success, you must embrace failure as an inevitable part of the journey—anything else is unrealistic.”
― Karolin Helbig, The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human

“Frame ideas as experiments that your team is putting to the test. This removes pressure and sparks creativity.”
― Karolin Helbig, The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human

“Masters in curiosity have a beginner’s mindset: they ask and listen as if they don’t know anything.”
― Karolin Helbig, The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human

“When you identify and acknowledge the emotions behind the words, you can address what makes conversations difficult and become more adept at resolving conflicts.”
― Karolin Helbig, The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human

“Listening is having the humility to realize that our own view is not the truth—that we, too, have blind spots and might miss important data.”
― Karolin Helbig, The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human

“The most successful and innovative organizations are those that continuously learn.”
― Karolin Helbig, The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human

“As a leader, you need to ensure that no single voice is more heavily weighted than another.”
― Minette Norman, The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human

“Show appreciation for everyone, including those who challenge you, take risks, and learn from their mistakes.”
― Minette Norman, The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human

“Leaders need to deliberately build inclusive cultures where those ideas and talents can flourish.”
― Minette Norman, The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human

“As a leader, you need to ensure that no single voice is more heavily weighted than another and that everyone can contribute their point of view.”
― Minette Norman, The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human

“We need to express appreciation for risk-taking, honesty, and challenging the status quo.”
― Minette Norman, The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human

“When leaders ask for help or share something they’re curious about, they make it possible for others to do the same.”
― Minette Norman, The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human

“Leaders must be aware of the tendency of team members to agree with their leaders—it’s generally easier to follow the leader than it is to challenge them.”
― Minette Norman, The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human

“Leaders tend to believe that they need to have all the answers and that they cannot show emotion. It’s time to set aside those limiting beliefs.”
― Minette Norman, The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human

“To create a safe and inclusive working environment as a leader, show appreciation for everyone, including those who challenge you, take risks, and learn from their mistakes.”
― Minette Norman, The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human

“Model the behavior you want to see in others.”
― Minette Norman, The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human

“By building inclusive rituals into our everyday interactions and, by being consistent with these rituals, we can build a culture in which everyone is heard, seen, and respected.”
― Minette Norman, The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human

“Leaders need to deliberately build inclusive
cultures where those ideas and talents can flourish.”
― Minette Norman, The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human

“Curiosity is a leader’s superpower.”
― Minette Norman, The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human

“One of the most powerful things you can do as a leader is to ask, “What am I missing?”
― Minette Norman, The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human

“Courageous communication requires leaders to be vulnerable, to show up authentically, and to acknowledge that we are all works in progress.”
― Minette Norman, The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human