Executive Summary
If you want your team to innovate, you need to create a culture of intellectual bravery, in which team members are willing to disagree, dissent, or challenge the status quo even when it requires they risk being embarrassed, marginalized, or punished. As a leader, make this possible by rewarding (or punishing) vulnerability and risk-taking. The author suggests seven ways you can set the right tone on your team and encourage psychological safety. For example, respond constructively to feedback or bad news and if you reject feedback, explain exactly why. Also,…
