Remember inclusion safety, also known as Stage 1 of Psychological Safety, is owed to all team members. Stage 3, contributor safety, is not...In fact, it’s earned.

As a leader who enables innovation in your company, however, allowing for Contributor Safety is critical.

Contributor Safety for a team member satisfies a basic human need to make things better. In that place of safety, you feel able to use your skills and knowledge to make meaningful contributions. Which, in turn builds confidence and self-esteem.

But the twist is this...Team members are not entitled to Contributor Safety. The price of entry is not only your knowledge and skill set, but also depends on your ability to deliver results.

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