Mike Michalowicz - How to Optimize Your Business With These Simple Ideas on the Elevate podcast.
In this excerpt from the Elevate podcast, the host asks Mike Michalowicz about the essential elements of psychological safety within a team. Michalowicz defines psychological safety as the ability for team members to express themselves fully without fear of negative repercussions. He emphasizes that building this safety starts with leaders modeling vulnerability—showing their own flaws and imperfections—but doing so in a measured way. The process involves a gradual, “slow reveal” where leaders take the first small interpersonal risk, and then allow team members to take subsequent risks, ensuring that no negative consequences follow. This exchange of small, low‑stakes risks creates an environment where people feel safe to speak up and contribute authentically.
