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022 Psychological Safety - A Common Mistake for New Leaders

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Episode Title: 022 Psychological Safety - A Common Mistake for New Leaders

Welcome to the Influence Every Day show with Dr. Ed Tori, where we make every day better by influencing for good. In this episode, Dr. Tori delves into a crucial aspect of psychological safety and highlights a common mistake made by new leaders.

Key Points:

1. Brief Touch On Psychological Safety:

  • Dr. Tori revisits the concept of psychological safety, previously discussed in the context of body language and listening.
  • Emphasizes the importance of creating environments where it's safe to speak up, whether in high-risk professions, homes, or any group setting.

    • 2. The Importance of Vulnerability:

    • New leaders are often advised to demonstrate or model vulnerability to foster psychological safety.
    • The common mistake: Leaders telling stories where they are the hero, even in their moments of vulnerability.

      • 3. Effective Vulnerability:

      • True vulnerability involves yielding to others' opinions or actions.
      • The best stories of vulnerability highlight others as the heroes, showcasing how someone else helped or guided the leader through a challenge - to express appreciation for them coming forward and illustrating the positive impact of doing so.

        • 4. Practical Advice:

        • When preparing to share a story of vulnerability, ensure that the focus is on others' contributions, not on self-glorification.
        • Reflect on your stories to check to see if you are inadvertently positioning yourself as the hero.

          • Final Thoughts:

          Dr. Tori wraps up the episode with a reminder to consider who needs to hear this message and to share it with them. He encourages listeners to rate and review the show, check out additional links and materials, and learn more about his curated collection of influential books at InfluenceBookClub.com.

          Go forth and influence for good, every day!

          Additional Resources:

          • InfluenceBookClub.com - Explore the best books on influence and communication.
          • Previous episodes on psychological safety and body language.

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