Listen "S05 E07 | Reacting to the Fearless Organization by Amy C. Edmondson | Making it Happen"
Episode Synopsis
In this second-to-last episode of our Psychological Safety series, Kamila and Aris unpack Chapter 7 of The Fearless Organization by Amy Edmondson. It’s all about making it real—translating insights into actions. Join us as we explore the Leader’s Toolkit: setting the stage, inviting participation, and responding productively. Plus, we reflect on failures, feedback loops, and how curiosity keeps us growing.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Intro & DIY podcast setup02:00 – Psychological Safety series check-in03:00 – FAQ: Can anyone learn to lead with psychological safety?05:00 – Meetings, silence & the courage to speak08:00 – Awareness, mindfulness & breaking patterns10:00 – Experimenting & self-assessment12:00 – Setting the stage: changing vocabulary around failure14:00 – Leader’s Toolkit analogy: building a house18:00 – Parenting, participation & trust21:00 – Accountability, patience, and boundaries25:00 – Responding productively vs being “nice”27:00 – Following up after feedback: closing the loop30:00 – The 3 types of failure: preventable, complex, intelligent33:00 – Embracing intelligent failures & experimenting safely36:00 – Failure parties & learning together37:00 – Final reflections: mindful inquiry & minimizing assumptions💬 “If you practice complaining and nagging, that’s who you become. Practice who you want to be.”Don’t forget to follow us—next episode wraps up the series!
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