Episode 246 - When Being Too Forgiving Damages Psychological Safety

Podcast: Leadership Today - Practical Tips For Leaders · Andrew Beveridge

Opublikowano: 2026-10-23

Summary Being forgiving and understanding helps people feel psychologically safe, but can there be too much of a good thing? New research suggests that excessive leniency, particularly when someone has done something seriously wrong, can actually undermine psychological safety. This episode looks at how leaders can balance understanding with accountability. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 246 of the Leadership Today podcast, where each week we share practical tips to improve your leadership. This week we look at why being too forgiving as a leader can make your team feel less safe.<...