## 15 Ways To Promote Psychological Safety At Work
Source URL:: <https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2020/12/07/15-ways-to-promote-psychological-safety-at-work/>
### Highlights
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> 1. Engage With Consideration And Authenticity
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> Don't Rush To Fix Things
>Counterintuitively, one of the most powerful tools is a warm silence during discussions. Allowing people to think through their own challenges and come to their own conclusions without the voice of the leader builds capabilities and trust.
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> Lead With Empathy, Not Ego
>Empathy, self-awareness, direct and respectful feedback and strong communication are some keys to keeping employees confident, comfortable and safe.
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> Be Open To Feedback
>I believe that any manager should be open to feedback.
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> Build Trust By Being Transparent
>One of the best ways to increase psychological safety is to be transparent.
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> Approach Issues From A Curious Perspective
>Instead of approaching problematic behavior from a place of blame, approach it from a curious perspective.
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> Build A Culture Of Team, Not Talent
>The best way to create psychological safety is to build a culture of team versus just talent.
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> Build A Culture Where Mistakes Are Okay
>One of the keys to psychological safety in the workplace is creating a culture where mistakes are okay.
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> Actively Listen
>To increase psychological safety, managers must actively listen and must not disparage the person or their ideas.
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> Create A Sense Of Belonging
>Psychological safety reminds me of an inner circle.
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> Help Employees Meet Their Basic Needs
>Focus on how you can help meet the basic human needs of your employees—things like certainty, growth and significance.
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> Foster Support Between Co-Workers
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> Promote Openness And Inclusivity
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> Let your team know you’re supporting them in professional and personal development.