Why Trust Is Not The Same As Psychological Safety

In this episode, I’m talking about trust, and honestly, how have we got to episode 60 without giving it its own moment? After last week’s reflections on psychological safety, I wanted to pull apart the difference between feeling safe in a group and deciding whether we trust another person.I look at why trust is really about prediction and risk, how it builds over time, and why leaders need to know whether they are dealing with a trust issue or a psychological safety issue. I also share two helpful models, the trust equation and Brené Brown’s BRAVING acronym, to make trust feel a little less fluffy and a lot more practical.Highlights:(01:34) - Why trust and psychological safety are not the same thing(05:14) - The leadership question that helps you spot what is really going on(06:22) - The trust equation, made human and usable(08:49) - Why self-orientation can quietly wreck trust(11:10) - Brené Brown’s BRAVING model and what it teaches us(13:15) - The generous assumption that helps trust growConnect with Emma:LinkedInWebsiteThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio