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

To create lasting impact on organizational behaviors and practices, it’s essential to first understand the lay of the land. That’s why we begin every engagement by gathering and analyzing data. Uncovering how teams experience collaboration, communication, and trust within their daily work. Once we analyze the results, we guide leaders and teams through a facilitated debrief. We don’t treat the scan as a scorecard, it’s a conversation starter that opens space for reflection, e

Psychological safety isn’t built through slogans or one-off workshops - it’s cultivated in everyday interactions. It’s how feedback is given, how meetings are run, and how leaders respond to mistakes. Cosmic Centaurs help organizations turn insight into practice. Whether it’s rebuilding trust after rapid change or creating more inclusive ways of working, our interventions are grounded in data and designed around each organization’s reality. How We Leverage the Fearless Organi