This episode explains why psychological safety — the freedom to speak up, ask questions, and admit mistakes without fear — is essential for reducing burnout and retaining staff, especially during crises. It reviews large-scale research showing that teams with established psychological safety fare better when resources are constrained.Listeners get four concrete actions managers can take: model uncertainty and invite input, run regular safe check-ins, reward interpersonal risk-taking with visible learning loops, and align processes and onboarding to support employee voice.