Psychological safety has become a buzzword in corporations and conversation-based professions. It is a misunderstood concept because it’s not something you say to or do for people that eases their minds.
Many leadership practices and coaching competencies outline rules for asking good questions. Common ones include: Ask open questions that start with What, When, Where, and How. Avoid Why questions...
If you are questioning whether you have what it takes to be a leader, the last thing you want to do is enroll in a training class. And please don’t read another leadership book thinking that will help. Attempting to become a good leader by just learning leadership skills is a waste of time and money.
When I teach coaching skills for leaders, I do a demonstration for the participants so they can see how the skills fit together into a coaching conversation.