Leading And Learning Through Safety

This week's episode of the "Leading and Learning through Safety" podcast, hosted by Dr. Mark French, delves into the dynamics of silence and voice in the workplace, particularly their impact on safety and team motivation. Dr. French emphasizes the significance of creating a safe environment for employees, both physically and psychologically. He discusses a journal article from the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology titled "Too Depressed and Anxious to Speak Up," which explores how mental health fluctuations influence employees' willingness to communicate.Dr. French highlights the importance of safety as a foundational need in the workplace, referencing Maslow's hierarchy of needs. He stresses that without safety, both physical and psychological, employees cannot progress or feel part of a team. The podcast also covers the critical distinction between voice and silence, noting that they are not opposite ends of a spectrum but can coexist in complex ways. Dr. French sha