Psychological safety is the foundation for effective leadership and team collaboration. Skip Bowman shares with Kevin the concept of "safe to great," which is based on creating psychological safety to enable individuals and teams to move from the comfort zone to the learning zone and ultimately to the growth zone. Skip emphasizes the importance of overcoming the instinct to control and the bias towards charismatic, dominant leadership, highlighting the need for leaders with humility and determination. He also addresses the challenges of virtual leadership and the need for effective communication and trust-building in remote teams. Listen For 00:00 Introduction to the topic of the psychology of leadership, including concepts like psychological safety and growth mindset. 00:41 Announcement about future episodes and interaction opportunities on social channels. 01:25 Introduction of the episode's sponsor and the guest, Skip Bowman. 02:10 Brief biography of Skip Bowman, covering his background and expertise. 02:42 Official welcoming of Skip Bowman to the show. 03:17 Discussion about Skip Bowman's journey and the idea behind his book "Safe to Great." 04:04 Skip Bowman shares his early experiences as a diving instructor and how it influenced his understanding of leadership. 06:05 Exploration of the emotional connection in leadership and its importance. 07:15 Discussion on the concept of psychological safety in leadership. 11:32 Dive into the 'bright side' and 'dark side' of leadership as discussed in Bowman's book. 13:28 Examination of why leaders lean towards control and its evolutionary background. 16:25 Discussion on the growth mindset principle and its counterintuitive nature. 19:37 Exploration of the alternative to control-oriented leadership: the commitment method. 22:53 Insights on where leaders should start in shifting their mindset. 26:14 Discussion on the challenges of leadership in a post-COVID, remote work environment. 29:05 Personal insights from Skip Bowman on his hobbies and interests. 30:43 Book recommendations and further reading. 31:39 Information on where to find more about Skip Bowman's work. 33:21 Final thoughts and the closing of the podcast. Meet Skip Bowman Skip's Story:  http://www.safe2great.com/

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