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Episode 1485:

Christine Comaford highlights a critical leadership flaw that often undermines employee engagement: the lack of emotional safety. When employees don’t feel safe expressing ideas or concerns, their engagement and creativity suffer. Discover how fostering trust and emotional security in the workplace can unlock innovation and boost overall team performance.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://smarttribesinstitute.com/one-mistake-leaders-make-kills-employee-engagement/

Quotes to ponder:

"An emotionally safe environment fosters innovation, collaboration, and, ultimately, engagement."

"Without emotional safety, the best employees are likely to disengage, leaving you with a team that’s simply checking boxes."

"Leaders must model openness, vulnerability, and a genuine desire to hear the voices of their team."

Episode references:

The Fearless Organization: https://www.amazon.com/Fearless-Organization-Psychological-Safety-Workplace/dp/1119477247

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: https://www.amazon.com/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Lencioni/dp/0787960756

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