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The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human

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*getAbstract Learning Impact Book Award 2023*
*North American Book Awards Gold Medal 2023*
*NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite 2023*
*Nonfiction Book Awards Silver Medal* 2023

The how-to guide for transformative leadership


Every employee, at every level, wants to feel seen, heard, and respected. If we don’t feel safe, we can’t be our best selves or do our most creative work. This is why leaders must ensure psychological safety for everyone in their team. Whether you’re a manager, CEO, or entrepreneur,
The Psychological Safety Playbook is the guide you need to lead your team to the highest levels of performance and innovation.

The Psychological Safety Playbook invites you to explore twenty-five specific actions that will create more psychological safety in your workplace. These are all moves that every leader can adopt and practice. Each move features a description of why to try it, instructions on how to do it, and a nutshell summary. You can start anywhere in the playbook—all the plays and moves are self-contained!

Written by Karolin Helbig, a highly respected executive mindset coach with a doctorate in human genetics and extensive consulting experience, and Minette Norman, a sought-after leadership consultant with thirty years of experience in the tech sector,
The Psychological Safety Playbook is the essential guide for leaders who are committed to fostering psychological safety in their teams.

In their combined years of business and applied practice, the authors have continually observed how creating a high-performing, innovative workforce starts with building a foundation of respect and shared humanity. When we hold back our true thoughts because we’re afraid of the consequences, everyone misses out. By contrast, when we can ask a naïve question, propose a wild idea, or share our honest emotions—that’s when psychological safety fuels team performance.

Review:

5.0 out of 5 stars Top notch insights in super to quick to read format

o. · April 2, 2023

I hope other authors pick up on this "playbook' approach, it is a much better ROI for my time than reading 300-400 pages. ...and I have read a fair amount of 300+ page books on leadership and this has quickly enarned a place on my desk as a reference source.To put this in perspective, within a few days I had read the book and began applying the concepts with my teams at work and incorporating aspects into an upcoming leadership off-site. It's been amazing to see the impact the 'moves' have and they are realitively simple to apply.Moreover, you don't need to be a leader or a manager to apply these concepts; it really is for everyone and as I have seen on social media; these concepts are just as applicable in our personal lives with our partners and family.I have already sent a couple of copies to colleagues...

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is for everyone

R.D. · March 12, 2023

Though I have led teams, and still play a leadership role in a couple of groups, I would say that this book is for everyone. Almost everything the authors talk about can be used to improve day-to-day interactions and relationships. In a clear and systematic way, they explain the what, the why, and the how of the steps that they suggest. The ideas all seem inherently true and powerful, and I found myself imagining how I could put them into practice as I read. The stick-man illustrations are a delightful bonus, which do actually help clarify the concepts. I highly recommend this book!

5.0 out of 5 stars Want practical steps for increasing psychological safety at work? Get this book.

O.N. · February 28, 2023

This book is so full of down-to-earth, practical steps that you will be deceived by its relative pocket size. There are five "plays" with five "moves" in each, for a total of 25 simple (but maybe not easy) tips you can use right away after finishing the book. It took me about two hours (I think) to read through the book.My favorite line is "Understand and communicate that failure is a source of valuable data", followed by the research insight that both men and women interrupt women more frequently.Sprinkled throughout the book are short stories that illustrate the ideas with real life experience. Each "play" comes with recommended additional reading references as well.If I were to recommend a "wine pairing" (ok, triplet) for this book, it would be "Lead Without Blame" by Larsen/Broderick and "The Coaching Habit" (or "The Advice Trap") by Bungay Stanier.I love this book and highly recommend you get a copy (and then do stuff)!

5.0 out of 5 stars Psych safety makes or breaks successful change

G. · April 29, 2025

Clear, concise, and easy to put into practice, this book covers a critical topic. Psychological safety, or the lack thereof, makes or breaks successful change. The book is very easy to read and refer to - which I expect to do as I try to improve my practice.

4.0 out of 5 stars Ready for a plan?

L.K. · February 23, 2023

The Psychological Safety Playbook by Karolin Helbig and Minette Norman is a hands on guide to creating a culture of trust and safety in organizations. It is more important than ever for leaders to foster innovation, trust, and learning for team members. This is realized through factors like trust, psychological safety, inclusion, being vulnerable and other factors. Today allowing people to speak freely, take risks to improve work and teams, and collaborate are what is needed in business.The authors explain what psychological safety is and why is it crucial. Leaders need to model the behaviors they want to see in their teams including areas where most leaders neglect. These include admitting mistakes, openly addressing diversity, receiving difficult feedback, and making people belong.The book is fun, colorful and I love the format. The information is very practical and straight to the point. We are given some practical tools like the Safety Check-in, the Feedback Wrap and a Learning Review. Moreover, there are fun stories from companies such as Google, Etsy and the Navy to illustrate how to implement these helpful tools.This book is perfect for coaches, managers, human resource leaders and employees who want to bring change and make a difference. It’s a book to keep handy because it is a systematic guide for using the strategies mentioned in the book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful and actionable leadership playbook

M.P. · April 21, 2023

This is a wonderful playbook full of practical and actionable wisdom and techniques for many of today's leadership challenges. It can be read front to back, or a section can be reviewed to help with a current situation. My favorite, however, is to flip open to a random lesson of the day; mine happening to be the relatable topic of 'What stories am I telling myself?' This playbook is the successful merging of two powerful and empathetic minds and, void of big words and jargon, is very easy to consume—especially with the help of numerous illustrations. Plus it's also an easy-to-carry size for one's backpack.

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, powerful, and practical book!

R. · April 13, 2023

This book incorporated a lot of useful techniques to create a productive, open, and engaging environment for all individuals in the workplace. It is a quick read yet instills many relatable examples and situations that you'll encounter in the workplace, regardless of what industry you work in. I loved that it focuses on the fact that you do not have to be a people manager or "leader" to incorporate these techniques. If everyone read this book and applied it to their relationships and workplace environments, we could really see a shift in workplace culture!

5.0 out of 5 stars Step by Step to Build Trust in Collaboration

C.H. · April 8, 2023

This unique little book is brilliantly crafted to be as accessible and helpful as possible to any leader or manager who wants to build trust among colleagues and break through "group think" to more creative and productive business results. I've found that education professionals are drawn to the inclusive messaging and practical, step-by-step guidance toward more open communication that prioritizes inclusion and the valuing of every voice in the room. We all need the lessons so wonderfully highlighted in this simple but highly effective playbook.

An essential work that can really help leaders and teams improve psychological safety

S.B. · February 25, 2023

Finally, a clear, concise, pragmatic, and actionable book that not only focuses on WHY psychological safety is important to our organizations, but also HOW to make it a reality.The book contains a rich set of easy-to-follow exercises and guides on how to communicate boldly, how to listen with authentic empathy, how to help us manage our reactions more effectively... it's a gold nugget and a must-have for leaders who are serious about transforming and improving.I can't recommend it enough... and I'm waiting for translations in more languages to make this a truly global movement to foster psychological safety at the workplace

My new Go-To-Guide to be a better leader (and human)

K.S. · March 22, 2023

This playbook consists of 25 timeless principles every (project-)leader should be aware of.Following these principles has helped me – leading teams across various locations and cultures - to gain a muchdeeper understanding on my own attitude and behaviors and how they may affect team happiness,productivity and thereby any team-driven project success.These insights made me a also become much more conscious on how I function as a human and howmy own behaviors affect all other relevant areas of my life.The playbook inspired me to apply sometimes only minor changes in my own attitude and behaviorswhich then contributed to a much higher velocity score in agile projects, better products and increating a team culture that is defined by trust and respect.As they say: Effective leadership requires you to lead yourself effectively in the first place. This startswith being more self-aware of your own attitude and the corresponding actions.This playbook does not only teach you how to become more aware on yourself – it ensures, that youwill become a true master in the art of efficient communication.A key prerequisite for any successful project.You will in addition experience that once these principles are applied, your team proactively startsthe communication with you and helps you to come up with solutions to almost every obstaclerather than looking for more problems why things might not work.Beyond that you will be equipped with a guide that helps you to deal with difficult emotions, reducestress and being way more flexible in dealing with obstacles and difficulties. (Which won’t be difficultanymore once you gained a new perspective on them.)Well deserved 5-Star rating – can be read in a day + you have a bullet-proof implementation systemat your side!

Creative, Practical & Great Car Reading

L.H. · February 26, 2023

If you want to gather up some inspiring tools and practices to enhance your leadership application of psychological safety, the "Psychological Safety Playbook" by Karolin Helbig & Minette Norman is the ONE. I am on a long road trip today (a passenger) and was delighted to download and learn from this beautiful work. And oh the artwork KH! I remember the first time I saw this in our Fearless Organization certification program!!So proud of you two in making the world a better place through this creation. Thank you from me and the teams and leaders with whom I'll share this valuable resource. Now to buy some paper copies!Warmly,Laurie Hillis, Megatrain Inc., Canada.

Brilliant. Practical. Insightful.

K.F. · July 8, 2025

Brilliant!! Full of practical advice that you can use in your role tomorrow. One of the best books out there on psychological safety. Buy it. You won’t be disappointed.

Highly recommended for every leader

N. · May 27, 2025

Highly recommended for every leader who wants to foster a safe space. It includes 25 actionable moves to improve your inclusive leadership skills by creating a work environment where all voices are heard and respected. I found it very practical!

The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human

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The Psychological Safety Playbook: Lead More Powerfully by Being More Human

Product ID: U1774583097
Condition: New

4.6

Type: Paperback

AED11010

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

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Free delivery on orders over AED 200

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Imported From: United States

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Description:

*getAbstract Learning Impact Book Award 2023*
*North American Book Awards Gold Medal 2023*
*NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite 2023*
*Nonfiction Book Awards Silver Medal* 2023

The how-to guide for transformative leadership


Every employee, at every level, wants to feel seen, heard, and respected. If we don’t feel safe, we can’t be our best selves or do our most creative work. This is why leaders must ensure psychological safety for everyone in their team. Whether you’re a manager, CEO, or entrepreneur,
The Psychological Safety Playbook is the guide you need to lead your team to the highest levels of performance and innovation.

The Psychological Safety Playbook invites you to explore twenty-five specific actions that will create more psychological safety in your workplace. These are all moves that every leader can adopt and practice. Each move features a description of why to try it, instructions on how to do it, and a nutshell summary. You can start anywhere in the playbook—all the plays and moves are self-contained!

Written by Karolin Helbig, a highly respected executive mindset coach with a doctorate in human genetics and extensive consulting experience, and Minette Norman, a sought-after leadership consultant with thirty years of experience in the tech sector,
The Psychological Safety Playbook is the essential guide for leaders who are committed to fostering psychological safety in their teams.

In their combined years of business and applied practice, the authors have continually observed how creating a high-performing, innovative workforce starts with building a foundation of respect and shared humanity. When we hold back our true thoughts because we’re afraid of the consequences, everyone misses out. By contrast, when we can ask a naïve question, propose a wild idea, or share our honest emotions—that’s when psychological safety fuels team performance.

Review:

5.0 out of 5 stars Top notch insights in super to quick to read format

o. · April 2, 2023

I hope other authors pick up on this "playbook' approach, it is a much better ROI for my time than reading 300-400 pages. ...and I have read a fair amount of 300+ page books on leadership and this has quickly enarned a place on my desk as a reference source.To put this in perspective, within a few days I had read the book and began applying the concepts with my teams at work and incorporating aspects into an upcoming leadership off-site. It's been amazing to see the impact the 'moves' have and they are realitively simple to apply.Moreover, you don't need to be a leader or a manager to apply these concepts; it really is for everyone and as I have seen on social media; these concepts are just as applicable in our personal lives with our partners and family.I have already sent a couple of copies to colleagues...

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is for everyone

R.D. · March 12, 2023

Though I have led teams, and still play a leadership role in a couple of groups, I would say that this book is for everyone. Almost everything the authors talk about can be used to improve day-to-day interactions and relationships. In a clear and systematic way, they explain the what, the why, and the how of the steps that they suggest. The ideas all seem inherently true and powerful, and I found myself imagining how I could put them into practice as I read. The stick-man illustrations are a delightful bonus, which do actually help clarify the concepts. I highly recommend this book!

5.0 out of 5 stars Want practical steps for increasing psychological safety at work? Get this book.

O.N. · February 28, 2023

This book is so full of down-to-earth, practical steps that you will be deceived by its relative pocket size. There are five "plays" with five "moves" in each, for a total of 25 simple (but maybe not easy) tips you can use right away after finishing the book. It took me about two hours (I think) to read through the book.My favorite line is "Understand and communicate that failure is a source of valuable data", followed by the research insight that both men and women interrupt women more frequently.Sprinkled throughout the book are short stories that illustrate the ideas with real life experience. Each "play" comes with recommended additional reading references as well.If I were to recommend a "wine pairing" (ok, triplet) for this book, it would be "Lead Without Blame" by Larsen/Broderick and "The Coaching Habit" (or "The Advice Trap") by Bungay Stanier.I love this book and highly recommend you get a copy (and then do stuff)!

5.0 out of 5 stars Psych safety makes or breaks successful change

G. · April 29, 2025

Clear, concise, and easy to put into practice, this book covers a critical topic. Psychological safety, or the lack thereof, makes or breaks successful change. The book is very easy to read and refer to - which I expect to do as I try to improve my practice.

4.0 out of 5 stars Ready for a plan?

L.K. · February 23, 2023

The Psychological Safety Playbook by Karolin Helbig and Minette Norman is a hands on guide to creating a culture of trust and safety in organizations. It is more important than ever for leaders to foster innovation, trust, and learning for team members. This is realized through factors like trust, psychological safety, inclusion, being vulnerable and other factors. Today allowing people to speak freely, take risks to improve work and teams, and collaborate are what is needed in business.The authors explain what psychological safety is and why is it crucial. Leaders need to model the behaviors they want to see in their teams including areas where most leaders neglect. These include admitting mistakes, openly addressing diversity, receiving difficult feedback, and making people belong.The book is fun, colorful and I love the format. The information is very practical and straight to the point. We are given some practical tools like the Safety Check-in, the Feedback Wrap and a Learning Review. Moreover, there are fun stories from companies such as Google, Etsy and the Navy to illustrate how to implement these helpful tools.This book is perfect for coaches, managers, human resource leaders and employees who want to bring change and make a difference. It’s a book to keep handy because it is a systematic guide for using the strategies mentioned in the book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful and actionable leadership playbook

M.P. · April 21, 2023

This is a wonderful playbook full of practical and actionable wisdom and techniques for many of today's leadership challenges. It can be read front to back, or a section can be reviewed to help with a current situation. My favorite, however, is to flip open to a random lesson of the day; mine happening to be the relatable topic of 'What stories am I telling myself?' This playbook is the successful merging of two powerful and empathetic minds and, void of big words and jargon, is very easy to consume—especially with the help of numerous illustrations. Plus it's also an easy-to-carry size for one's backpack.

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, powerful, and practical book!

R. · April 13, 2023

This book incorporated a lot of useful techniques to create a productive, open, and engaging environment for all individuals in the workplace. It is a quick read yet instills many relatable examples and situations that you'll encounter in the workplace, regardless of what industry you work in. I loved that it focuses on the fact that you do not have to be a people manager or "leader" to incorporate these techniques. If everyone read this book and applied it to their relationships and workplace environments, we could really see a shift in workplace culture!

5.0 out of 5 stars Step by Step to Build Trust in Collaboration

C.H. · April 8, 2023

This unique little book is brilliantly crafted to be as accessible and helpful as possible to any leader or manager who wants to build trust among colleagues and break through "group think" to more creative and productive business results. I've found that education professionals are drawn to the inclusive messaging and practical, step-by-step guidance toward more open communication that prioritizes inclusion and the valuing of every voice in the room. We all need the lessons so wonderfully highlighted in this simple but highly effective playbook.

An essential work that can really help leaders and teams improve psychological safety

S.B. · February 25, 2023

Finally, a clear, concise, pragmatic, and actionable book that not only focuses on WHY psychological safety is important to our organizations, but also HOW to make it a reality.The book contains a rich set of easy-to-follow exercises and guides on how to communicate boldly, how to listen with authentic empathy, how to help us manage our reactions more effectively... it's a gold nugget and a must-have for leaders who are serious about transforming and improving.I can't recommend it enough... and I'm waiting for translations in more languages to make this a truly global movement to foster psychological safety at the workplace

My new Go-To-Guide to be a better leader (and human)

K.S. · March 22, 2023

This playbook consists of 25 timeless principles every (project-)leader should be aware of.Following these principles has helped me – leading teams across various locations and cultures - to gain a muchdeeper understanding on my own attitude and behaviors and how they may affect team happiness,productivity and thereby any team-driven project success.These insights made me a also become much more conscious on how I function as a human and howmy own behaviors affect all other relevant areas of my life.The playbook inspired me to apply sometimes only minor changes in my own attitude and behaviorswhich then contributed to a much higher velocity score in agile projects, better products and increating a team culture that is defined by trust and respect.As they say: Effective leadership requires you to lead yourself effectively in the first place. This startswith being more self-aware of your own attitude and the corresponding actions.This playbook does not only teach you how to become more aware on yourself – it ensures, that youwill become a true master in the art of efficient communication.A key prerequisite for any successful project.You will in addition experience that once these principles are applied, your team proactively startsthe communication with you and helps you to come up with solutions to almost every obstaclerather than looking for more problems why things might not work.Beyond that you will be equipped with a guide that helps you to deal with difficult emotions, reducestress and being way more flexible in dealing with obstacles and difficulties. (Which won’t be difficultanymore once you gained a new perspective on them.)Well deserved 5-Star rating – can be read in a day + you have a bullet-proof implementation systemat your side!

Creative, Practical & Great Car Reading

L.H. · February 26, 2023

If you want to gather up some inspiring tools and practices to enhance your leadership application of psychological safety, the "Psychological Safety Playbook" by Karolin Helbig & Minette Norman is the ONE. I am on a long road trip today (a passenger) and was delighted to download and learn from this beautiful work. And oh the artwork KH! I remember the first time I saw this in our Fearless Organization certification program!!So proud of you two in making the world a better place through this creation. Thank you from me and the teams and leaders with whom I'll share this valuable resource. Now to buy some paper copies!Warmly,Laurie Hillis, Megatrain Inc., Canada.

Brilliant. Practical. Insightful.

K.F. · July 8, 2025

Brilliant!! Full of practical advice that you can use in your role tomorrow. One of the best books out there on psychological safety. Buy it. You won’t be disappointed.

Highly recommended for every leader

N. · May 27, 2025

Highly recommended for every leader who wants to foster a safe space. It includes 25 actionable moves to improve your inclusive leadership skills by creating a work environment where all voices are heard and respected. I found it very practical!

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