12 Signs of

Psychological
Safety at Work
Authenticity
You can be authentic and be
accepted for who you are
Vulnerability
You can be vulnerable and be
respected with your vulnerabilities
Respect
You feel validated and respected,
especially by those who don't
agree with you
Courage
You can speak up and speak out
without fear of retaliation,
particularly to your leaders
Inviting
You can challenge the "group's
perspective (and their decisions)"
and still be heard and
acknowledged
Caring
You can establish boundaries
without feeling threatened or
rejected for saying "NO"
Open-minded
You can bring tough topics up for
discussion, even if they are
uncomfortable for your team
Tolerance
You can have difficult, open and
genuine conversations with your
colleagues
Support
You can ask others for help without
it being a sign of "weakness"
Learning
You can provide (and receive)
feedback that helps others, and
you and the organization improve
Collaboration
You know that your colleagues
have your back and wouldn't act in
any hurtful way toward you
Purpose
You feel and know that your talents
and skills are valued and
contribute to a larger purpose