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In this article, we'll explore six behaviors that shape whether your team feels safe to speak up: active listening, responding to mistakes constructively, showing respect consistently, holding people accountable, being open to new ideas, and asking open-ended questions.

Psychological safety is the shared belief that a team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking. Building the Foundations of Psychological Safety is a free opt-in challenge for construction professionals who want safer jobsites, less rework, and teams that stick around.   Here's how it works: Each week for six weeks, you'll receive one email with focused content, a link to a video overview for the week, and one short activity, an assessment, a reflection, or a practical exercis

This pattern of self-selection created a population disproportionately composed of individuals willing to accept substantial risk in exchange for potential opportunity. Over generations, this has shaped American cultural values in ways that distinguish U.S. business practices from those in countries with more stable, long-established populations. Understanding this historical foundation is essential for international professionals seeking to navigate American business culture