The most powerful predictor of team success | Rafael Chiuzi

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🗓️ 11 July 2025

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Remember that gut-clenching fear of speaking up in class? Organizational psychologist Rafael Chiuzi reveals how that same feeling shows up in the workplace, limiting productivity and the free exchange of ideas. Backed by decades of research and hands-on consulting, he unpacks the science of psychological safety — and shares three actionable steps to build teams where curiosity thrives and courage replaces fear.

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0:00.0	You're listening to TED Talks Daily, where we bring you new ideas to spark your curiosity every day.
0:12.1	I'm your host, Elise Hugh. We all know about physical safety and what it means to set up work and personal environments to feel safe.
0:20.0	But what does it mean to feel psychologically safe?
0:23.2	In this talk, organizational psychologist Dr. Rafael Chiuzzi uses real-life examples to reflect on
0:29.6	the hazard of fear-based cultures and why fostering psychological safety creates better results
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