2 Treat others with respect
Whether they are a junior employee or a member of the board, treating others with respect is essential to building a culture of trust and psychological safety in organisations. Research from Google’s Project Aristotle has identified psychological safety (where people believe their views and feelings are heard and acknowledged so they are comfortable sharing them) as the single most important factor for effective teams. Not only does this mean treating others in a way you would expect to be treated yourself, it also requires a commitment to transparent communication and fairness. If difficult decisions need to be made, knowing the reasons behind them can prevent feelings of distrust bubbling to the surface and often mitigate some of the negative consequences.
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