Psychological Safety & Feedback Fitness

Feedback does not thrive in fear.

I was talking with a CEO recently, and he shared that his leadership team were not speaking up in ELT meetings. He wondered why. 

You may have experienced this yourself. When people feel unsafe, they are more likely to stay quiet, avoid feedback, or become defensive. 

In the teams I have worked with, when psychological safety is strong, people are more willing to offer feedback, receive it openly, and stay engaged in honest conversations. This is where psychological safety and Feedback Fitness connect.

Feedback Fitness is about building the capacity to offer, receive, seek, and apply feedback well. It is about helping leaders and teams stay steady, curious, and connected, even when the conversation may feel uncomfortable.

Psychological safety shapes trust, contribution, retention, and performance.

If you want to build Feedback Fitness in your team, don’t just focus on the words you use in feedback conversations. Focus on the culture you are creating so the conversations can take place.

When psychological safety is present, feedback is less likely to feel like a threat — and more likely to become fuel for improvement.

If you’re ready to become Feedback Fit, Book a 30-minute complimentary discussion with Sue and discover how to create a feedback-rich culture that keeps your best people growing and thriving.

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