The Psychological Safety Checklist for Leaders
7 questions to find out what your team isn't telling you. Built from 12 years in the U.S. Navy, 15+ years of cybersecurity leadership, and a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
- The 7 questions every leader should answer
- The red flags most leaders miss
- A next step for each, starting this week
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By Dr. Jacqulin WatkinsPh.D., I/O PsychologySilence in your meetings is not agreement.
You ask if there are any concerns. Nobody says a word. You take that as a yes. Then the concerns show up later: in the hallway, in a group chat, in a resignation letter.
Seven questions. One honest look at your team.
Each question comes with why it matters, the red flags, and what to do if you can't answer confidently.
- 01
Would your team feel comfortable disagreeing with you in a meeting?
- 02
What happens when someone brings you bad news?
- 03
Do people admit mistakes early, or hide them until they can't?
- 04
Who speaks in your meetings, and who never does?
- 05
When did you last say “I don't know” or “I got that wrong” out loud?
- 06
Do your people know their input leads somewhere?
- 07
Is your accountability built on investment, or on fear?
Plus your score. Count your “Not yet” boxes and know exactly where to start.
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Clear pages, one question at a time, with a simple Yes / Not yet box you can tick before your next meeting.
For anyone who leads people
Team leaders and managers
Find out what your team isn't saying before it shows up in an exit interview.
Executives and senior leaders
See how safe your organization really is to speak up in, from the top down.
HR and people leaders
Give leaders a simple, practical tool for engagement and retention conversations.
Leaders in high-pressure environments
Federal, military, security, and operations teams where one unspoken concern matters.
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Anyone who leads people: team leaders, managers, executives, and HR and people leaders, in any industry.
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