The Power of Psychological Safety: Building Trust and Preventing Harm, With Elizabeth Hyde

Great teams don't just follow procedures, they speak up, challenge ideas, and learn from mistakes without fear. That's the essence of psychological safety, and it's fast becoming a cornerstone of high-performing, low-risk workplaces. Elizabeth Hyde joins me to share how her legal background and cutting-edge research are reshaping how leaders think about safety, not just as a compliance issue, but as a human one.   If you lead people, manage risk, or care about culture, this conversation is packed with actionable insight you won't want to miss.   Highlights From law to psychology: Elizabeth's journey into human-centred safety What psychological safety really means: Beyond the buzzwords Speaking up at work: Why people stay silent—and how to change that Leadership that lands: "Walk the talk" boosts incident reporting by 19% The brain under pressure: How stress affects safety-critical decisions Safety vs structure: Why hierarchy can dampen team openness Evidence meets action: Practical takeaways from Elizabeth's research Measuring impact: How to assess and improve psychological safety Where to start: Small shifts leaders can make right away Beyond compliance: Embedding trust and learning into workplace culture Actions: Sign up for a future Safety Roundtable: https://safetyroundtable.co.uk/  Connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-hyde-hesper/ Hesper GRC Website: https://www.hespergrc.com/ Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/