The Growth Project
The Growth Project
Dr. Milt Lowder, Dr. Drew Brannon, Dr. Cory Shaffer
Episode 338: Misconceptions About Psychological Safety (Part 1)
34 minutes Posted Jul 16, 2025 at 10:00 am.
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In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon and Cory Shaffer unpack the growing buzz around “psychological safety” and why many misunderstand what it really means. As the term gains popularity, it’s often reduced to “being nice” or mistaken as guaranteed agreement. Drawing on research by Amy Edmondson (Harvard Business Review), they explore the real meaning: the freedom to be constructively candid without fear. Tune in for part one of this deep dive into the art and science of true psychological safety.