Flavio Ratzke - Psychological Safety & Leadership

A Leader’s Journey podcast

Summary Our guest Flavio Ratzke owns two companies in Brazil employing ~200 people. In this brief episode, he discusses the importance of psychological safety in leadership and the implementation of change. He shares his experiences in transitioning from a hierarchical structure to a team-based approach and emphasizes the need for leaders to create a safe environment for open communication and innovation. Flavio recommends starting with psychological safety and provides resources for further exploration. #ALeadersJourney #Leadership #ChangeManagement Takeaways

• Psychological safety is crucial for successful leadership and the implementation of change.
• Transitioning from a hierarchical structure to a team-based approach requires preparation and the establishment of psychological safety.
• Leaders must create a safe environment that encourages open communication and the sharing of ideas.
• Recommended resources for further exploration: 'The Fearless Organization' by Dr. Amy Edmondson and the documentary 'The Case Against Boeing'.

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:48 The Family Business 05:14 Starting a Leadership Business 06:12 The Importance of Mindset in Leadership 07:10 Implementing Change and Psychological Safety 09:39 Transitioning from Hierarchy to Team-Based 10:34 Implementing Psychological Safety 11:03 Creating a Safe Environment 12:02 The Role of the Leader in Psychological Safety 13:02 Responding to Stupid or Unworkable Ideas 14:01 The Timeframe for Creating Psychological Safety 15:28 Recommended Resources