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