There aren’t many examples of psychologically safe feedback in Greek mythology. There was a tendency to chuck thunderbolts rather than developing growth mindsets. But you can’t afford to be so old school. You’ve got to develop a feedback culture that empowers your teams to make mistakes and learn from them. Because psychological safety isn’t about avoiding negative feedback. It’s about delivering that feedback in a way that supports your teams instead of stifling them.
Mistakes are opportunities to learn and grow. When you deliver feedback with that in mind, it won’t be an intimidating experience for employees. This approach makes it safer for everyone to speak up and share ideas. Understanding the importance of developing a feedback culture and how to do it will benefit individuals and teams alike.