Safety Drives Performance

Most leaders know psychological safety matters. Few know how to actually build it.In this episode of Grown to Lead, Joe Reid, VP of Wealth Management and Impact Investing at Vancity, breaks down what it takes to create teams where people show up, speak up, and do their best work. With 30 years in financial services and accountability for 220+ employees and $68M in revenue, Joe has tested these ideas at scale.The conversation covers how to earn trust as a new leader, why venting has a legitimate place in team culture, how to balance authenticity with professionalism, and why failure handled well is one of the fastest ways to build a high performing team.This is a practical, no-fluff conversation for leaders who want to build teams that actually perform, not just ones that look good on paper.