Nonprofit CEO SPARK
Nonprofit CEO SPARK
Marcia Beckner, Nonprofit CEO Mentor & Culture Strategist
46: The Foundation of Board Trust: Psychological Safety (6 of 8)
7 minutes Posted Aug 20, 2026 at 11:00 am.
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Send us Fan Mail Have you ever left a board meeting wondering why no one spoke up, even though you knew people had something to say? Silence is rarely a sign that everything is fine. More often, it's a sign that people don't feel safe sharing unfinished ideas, asking hard questions, or respectfully disagreeing. In this episode of Nonprofit CEO SPARK, I explore why psychological safety is the foundation of healthy board culture and how small moments around the board table shape tru...