Psychological safety is one of the most powerful drivers of performance. McKinsey & Company  reports that organizations in the top quartile for psychological safety see up to 50% higher productivity and 76% stronger engagement. The concept, defined by Harvard Professor Amy Edmondson, is simple but transformational: it’s the shared belief that people can speak up, ask questions, challenge ideas, and admit mistakes without fear of embarrassment or punishment. It’s the same prin

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