EP 68 Psychological Safety at Work

Ep:68 – Disagree and Commit: Psychological Safety, Dissent and Team Accountability

In this episode, co-hosts Sandi Verrecchia and Jennifer Long dig into dissent, psychological safety, and what accountability looks like inside healthy teams.

Many workplaces struggle to create space for disagreement. People hold back concerns, conversations continue after the meeting, and teams miss the chance to work through issues openly. Jen and Sandi discuss:

Key Topics:

Why many workplaces struggle to create space for disagreement
Psychological safety and why it affects decision-making, trust, and accountability
Where insecurity shows up inside teams and leadership groups
How leaders can set up discussions with intention
The damage caused by “meeting after the meeting” conversations
Why preparation shapes the quality of discussion
Vulnerability, trust, and leadership credibility
What silence in a meeting may be communicating
Different levels of agreement and commitment within teams
What happens when employees hold back concerns or feedback
Why teams confuse compliance with alignment

Episode 68 explores how strong teams handle disagreement, challenge ideas, and commit to decisions without avoiding hard conversations.

About Leadership Kung Fu

For today’s leaders and managers to succeed, they need to embrace change, stay curious, and continuously grow. Leadership Kung Fu explores the mindsets and habits that define effective leadership in a fast-moving world. Hosted by executive coaches Jennifer Long and Sandi Verrecchia, each episode offers practical insights, real examples, and actionable strategies leaders can use to strengthen their impact and create lasting results within their organizations.

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