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A dynamic of a psychologically safe work environment is how the team leader navigates change and whether they communicate predicables, embrace the unexpected, remove barriers and obstacles, and facilitate open dialogue with their people. Employees want to know that some things will never change, and they want to know what they can expect up the road. This need to know is rooted in basic human behavior. People do not actually fear change; rather, they fear the unknown and bei

Being human means being imperfect. It also guarantees that you don’t know everything there is to know. Many leaders, however, are afraid of such exposure. They fear that others will see their humanity. But the unknown is the sweet spot. That is where a leader can extend an invitation to others to venture an unknown wilderness together. That is what humanity looks like … a tapestry of people just being human.

Who we become is largely influenced by who we surround ourselves with. Find people who will inspire your darkest days, who will nudge you back to your path when you venture away, who will warm you on your coldest days, will pick you up and dust you off when you fall, and will light the way when your candle dims. They are your champions. When you find them, keep them close. We are not meant to travel life alone. Choose to surround yourself with goodness.

Why should companies invest in their leaders? Because leaders have the most direct and powerful impact on an employee’s emotional...