Over the last few months, we’ve noticed something creeping back in.
The instinct to protect.
Leaders holding on just a bit tighter. Team members looking for sign-off before they move. Conversations dialling down the challenge.
It’s understandable - protection feels helpful but here’s the thing: protection holds people back. Safety moves them forward.
Safety isn’t about removing risk. It’s about creating the clarity and confidence people need to lean in, speak up, and take action. It shows up in the small stuff - how we respond to feedback, handle friction, or set the tone in a team meeting.
And those small signals? They’re culture-shaping.
