High-performing teams aren’t built by accident - they’re shaped by trust, communication, and a shared sense of safety. For years, leaders have tried to pinpoint what makes some teams excel while others struggle. One study finally cracked the code. When Google launched its five-year research initiative, Project Aristotle, the company analyzed over 180 teams and found something surprising; psychological safety - not talent, experience, or team composition - was the number one p

The Origins, the Thinker Behind It, and Why It Matters When we talk about thriving teams today, one concept keeps coming up again and again: psychological safety . It’s become a cornerstone for building workplaces where people feel safe to speak up, take risks, and collaborate openly. But where did this idea come from, and who is behind it? The Origins of Psychological Safety The seeds of psychological safety were planted in the late 20th century, when researchers began explo