Adaptive Leadership and Cultures

Colliding as an enabler of adaptive capacity

A long read, with some real gold at the end, which talks about the role of emotional connections and conversations in creating psychological safety in teams. 

'The behaviors that create psychological safety — conversational turn-taking and empathy — are part of the same unwritten rules we often turn to, as individuals, when we need to establish a bond. And those human bonds matter as much at work as anywhere else. In fact, they sometimes matter more'.

'In the best teams, members listen to one another and show sensitivity to feelings and needs'.

Helping people be their whole and authentic selves at work has a massive impact on our ability to perform and develop. Our role is to help create the environment where people can thrive.