In this episode, I meet again with Aris, a Psychological Safety expert, to react to another chapter of Amy C. Edmondson’s book, The Fearless Organization. This time, we dive into "The Paper Trail." We explore how data, research, and evidence play a key role in fostering psychological safety and why organizations need a paper trail of trust to create real change.

Timestamps:

• 00:00:02 - 00:00:09 | Greetings & Settling In

• 00:01:11 - 00:02:16 | Aris’s Background & Journey from Greece to Poland

• 00:02:25 - 00:03:42 | Introduction to the Podcast Series – Reacting to The Paper Trail

• 00:04:23 - 00:05:52 | Why Psychological Safety is More Than Just a Buzzword

• 00:05:54 - 00:08:38 | Exploring The Paper Trail: The Role of Data in Workplace Trust

• 00:08:48 - 00:12:15 | The "Epidemic of Silence" – When Employees Hold Back

• 00:12:23 - 00:16:40 | Leadership Fears: Why Some CEOs Struggle with the Truth

• 00:17:03 - 00:20:58 | Measuring Psychological Safety: How Companies Can Track It

• 00:21:53 - 00:26:47 | Psychological Safety Across Cultures – The Global Perspective

• 00:28:31 - 00:30:58 | Learning & Innovation: Why Speaking Up Fuels Growth

• 00:32:42 - 00:36:24 | Final Thoughts & What’s Coming Next

💡 Takeaway: If organizations want to foster trust, learning, and innovation, they need to create a culture where employees feel safe to speak up—and have the data to prove it!