Psychological Safety and Leadership Concepts

Leadership is an unnatural act requiring constant learning and self-examination. Alisa Cohn discusses the challenges leaders face, such as imposter syndrome and internal demons, which can affect their teams. She emphasizes the importance of creating psychological safety and developing personal leadership models. By addressing insecurities and building confidence, leaders can effectively manage themselves and their teams.

What is one of the unnatural acts of leadership mentioned in the video?

• Giving feedback to friends

• Avoiding communication

• Ignoring team dynamics

• Repeating oneself

What is a common feeling among leaders, as discussed in the video?

• Complacency

• Overconfidence

• Imposter syndrome

• Indifference

How can imposter syndrome negatively affect a leader's team?

• By fostering a sense of security

• By improving decision-making

• By causing demotivation and fear

• By increasing team motivation

What is the first step in becoming a great leader for yourself?

• Ignoring personal challenges

• Managing the company

• Leading your team

• Creating psychological safety

What is psychological safety in the workplace?

• A strategy to increase competition

• A sense of security from punishment

• A feeling of being blamed for mistakes

• A method to avoid taking risks

Why is psychological safety important for employees?

• It promotes individual competition

• It discourages teamwork

• It ensures strict adherence to rules

• It encourages risk-taking and innovation

What is one way to develop your model of leadership?

• Copying others completely

• Avoiding role models

• Learning from role models

• Ignoring successful leaders

What is the purpose of creating a personal highlight reel?

• To focus on failures

• To boost confidence

• To compare with others

• To ignore past achievements

What does radical self-examination require from a leader?

• Ignoring weaknesses

• Courage to face doubts

• Avoiding insecurities

• Focusing on others' faults

What is the starting point for effective team and company management?

• Focusing on external factors

• Starting with self-leadership

• Delegating all responsibilities

• Ignoring personal development