People speak up when they feel safe.
You might think you’re approachable.
But if you dismiss ideas, talk over others or rush to judgement, people will go quiet.
To create psychological safety, show you value the contribution. Acknowledge their perspective and take the time to explore it. Be sure to:
👉 Show curiosity and not critique
👉 Avoid interrupting or rushing to solve
👉 Praise the fact they spoke up
Do this and you’ll get more ideas. You’ll get better suggestions. You’ll get richer discussion.
And people will want to keep contributing.
