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Creating Psychological Safety: The Secret to Team Innovation
Ikechukwu Okoh
April 07, 2025
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Creating Psychological Safety: The Secret to Team Innovation
Imagine this: You ask your team during a meeting, “Any thoughts?” and you’re met with silence.
Not because they lack ideas but because they fear judgment, dismissal, or blame.
I’ve seen this first-hand.
Years ago, a brilliant young nurse hesitated to speak up about a medication error she noticed.
When I later found out…
Time Mastery for Leaders: Getting the Right Things Done
“I don’t have time” is the modern leader’s anthem.
But truth be told, it’s rarely about time; it’s about clarity and priority.
When I worked in the public health system in Nigeria, I juggled multiple clinical, administrative, and strategic roles.
I learned (the hard way) that I would always be busy but ineffective unless ...
The Power of Listening: Why Great Leaders Speak Less
One of the best leaders I ever worked with barely said much in meetings.
But when she spoke, her words landed.
Because she listened first, deeply.
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Weekly Reflection Question:
Which habits will you try this week: creating safety, mastering your time, or listening deeper?
Pick one. Lean into it.
Observe the shift in your leadership impact.
I wish you a fabulous week ahead!
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Ikechukwu Okoh
Founder of Leadership Pulse
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