Reacting to Growth: Anxious Ears Unscripted

S05 E07 | Reacting to the Fearless Organization by Amy C. Edmondson | Making it Happen


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In this second-to-last episode of our Psychological Safety series, Kamila and Aris unpack Chapter 7 of The Fearless Organization by Amy Edmondson. It’s all about making it real—translating insights into actions. Join us as we explore the Leader’s Toolkit: setting the stage, inviting participation, and responding productively. Plus, we reflect on failures, feedback loops, and how curiosity keeps us growing.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & DIY podcast setup
02:00 – Psychological Safety series check-in
03:00 – FAQ: Can anyone learn to lead with psychological safety?
05:00 – Meetings, silence & the courage to speak
08:00 – Awareness, mindfulness & breaking patterns
10:00 – Experimenting & self-assessment
12:00 – Setting the stage: changing vocabulary around failure
14:00 – Leader’s Toolkit analogy: building a house
18:00 – Parenting, participation & trust
21:00 – Accountability, patience, and boundaries
25:00 – Responding productively vs being “nice”
27:00 – Following up after feedback: closing the loop
30:00 – The 3 types of failure: preventable, complex, intelligent
33:00 – Embracing intelligent failures & experimenting safely
36:00 – Failure parties & learning together
37:00 – Final reflections: mindful inquiry & minimizing assumptions

💬 “If you practice complaining and nagging, that’s who you become. Practice who you want to be.”

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