“I think self awareness is probably the most important thing towards being a champion”
– Billie Jean King
The Mindful Team
The Mindful Team is how we can create a culture that is built on psychological safety. That we show people that it is safe to be authentic and vulnerable in work. That it enables people to speak truthfully, skilfully without the fear of negative consequences. To allow people to grow in themselves, to be creative and innovative and ultimately feel safe in work and in their relationships with their colleagues.
Creating the dynamics for psychological safety for leadership and followership, all of which help organisations and communities to flourish.
Benefits of Team Psychological Safety:
- Enhanced Communication: Encourages open dialogue and sharing of ideas.
- Increased Innovation: Frees team members to think creatively without fear of criticism.
- Improved Performance: Boosts overall productivity through collaborative problem-solving.
- Greater Engagement: Fosters a sense of belonging and commitment among team members.
- Resilience to Challenges: Helps teams adapt and respond effectively to setbacks.
Impact of a Toxic Culture on Teams
- 1 in 5 people have left a job because of the culture
- 1 in 4 don’t feel safe to voice their opinions and don’t feel respected in work
- 76% said their manager set the culture
- 58% left the job because of a culture claim that their managers were the main reason why they left
- 223 billion is the cost of turnover due to workplace culture over the past 5 years – SHRM Culture Report 2019
“Culture isn’t something you can build up and then ignore. At Netflix, we are constantly debating our culture and expecting it will continually evolve. To build a team that is innovative, fast, and flexible, keep things a little bit loose. Welcome constant change.” – Reed Hastings