Section 1 - Instruction

You've learned that psychological safety is the foundation of high-performing teams, and that modeling vulnerability is the key to building it. Now let's practice identifying and creating safety-building behaviors.

The goal is recognizing what builds trust versus what accidentally shuts it down.

Engagement Message

What's one safety-building behavior you want to practice this week?

Section 2 - Practice

Type

Sort Into Boxes

Practice Question

Sort these leader responses based on whether they build or undermine psychological safety.

Labels

  • First Box Label: Builds Safety
  • Second Box Label: Undermines Safety

First Box Items

  • "I don't know either"
  • "Help me think this"
  • "What are your ideas?"
  • "I made a mistake"

Second Box Items

  • "That won't work"
  • Interrupts ideas
  • Eye rolls at questions
  • "Stick to the plan"
Section 3 - Practice

Type

Multiple Choice

Practice Question

When a team member says "I'm worried this deadline is unrealistic," which response best models psychological safety?

A. "We committed to this timeline, so we need to make it work" B. "Let's stay positive and focus on solutions" C. "Thanks for raising this. What specific concerns do you have?" D. "Does anyone else feel this way?"

Suggested Answers

  • A
  • B
  • C - Correct
  • D
Section 4 - Practice

Type

Swipe Left or Right

Practice Question

Identify whether each leader behavior builds or undermines psychological safety. Swipe each behavior to the correct category.

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