073 - Why do leaders build psychological safety for their people to perform?

<p>This is another podcast in our series about the actual things that leaders do. </p> <p>This time Richard, Rob and Ricky talk feelings!  In particular, they discuss the leader's role in managing feelings; dealing with conflict, smoothing over loss when difficult decisions need to be made and most importantly creating a psychologically safe environment where people can flourish.</p> <p>Leaders who ignore the people elements of the role risk damaging their own productivity and put their underlying purpose at risk.</p> <p> </p> <p>This podcast is part of a series about the role of leaders, exploring the nuts and bolts of what leaders need to do. It is based on a model (we created) to help aspiring leaders work out what it means to be a leader.</p> <p>You can find the model, and details of all the areas at www.thinkingfocus.com/what-is-leadership</p>