Items that frequently show up as things that get in the way of psychological safety in teams and groups include judgment, unsolicited advice giving, interrupting, and sharing outside the team meeting. The behaviors that people need from their team or group almost always include listening, staying curious, being honest, and keeping confidence.

talking. If you have a great insight—hold it. Don’t do that thing where the listener starts nodding faster and faster, not because they’re actively listening but because they’re trying to unconsciously signal the talker to wrap up so they can talk.

BRAVING can be a useful way to inventory strengths and areas for improvement in working relationships with subordinates.

B stands for boundaries. R stands for reliability. A stands for accountability. V stands for vault. I stands for integrity. N stands for non-judgment. G stands for generosity.

Perfectionism is, at its core, about trying to earn approval.

Perfectionism is not the same thing as striving for excellence.

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In the end, the cure for numbing is developing tools and practices that allow you to lean into discomfort and renew your spirit. First, when we’re feeling that edge, instead of asking ourselves “What’s the quickest way to make these feelings go away?,” ask, “What are these feelings and where did they come from?” Second, figure out what brings you r

This locks perfectionists into an exhausting behavioral pattern of pleasing people, perfecting efforts, performing for others and proving themselves. People with a healthy drive for success, on the other hand, are much more self-focused and inspired by asking themselves how they can improve. It’s a stark contrast with perfectionists, who ask ‘what

we need real courage to recognize when we can’t fully serve the people we lead.