
FORBES – As a Black leader, feeling psychologically unsafe at work affects leadership effectiveness and mental health. Psychological safety means expressing ideas without fear of retaliation or humiliation. Psychological safety means expressing ideas without fear of retaliation or humiliation. Unfortunately, this concept is often misunderstood, leading to negative impacts on Black leaders’ mental health and leadership abilities. A survey by Indeed shows that 43% of Black employees considered leaving due to microaggressions, and 36% of Black women left their jobs due to a lack of safety. To address this, a Psychological safety Consultant suggests 4 key questions to help Black leaders evaluate psychological safety in their work environments.
By Topsie VandenBosch | JUL 8, 2024
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