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Strong psychological safety means employees can take risks and make mistakes without fear of punishment, but not all mistakes should be treated the same. In this episode, Ethan Nash breaks down the difference between "field errors" (mistakes made while taking initiative) and "operational errors" (preventable process breakdowns), and explains how confusing the two can quietly erode either accountability or innovation. Learn how to build a culture that supports smart risk-taking while maintaining high standards.

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