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Due to this being a super long talk, we have split episode 3 into two parts! Please enjoy part 1 on Amazon's Leadership Principles. To see the Principles go to: https://www.amazon.jobs/content/en/our-workplace/leadership-principles

Did companies drop DEI because of the Trump administration, or is there something more to this behavior? Kara and Deanna discuss how the labor market factors into corporate decisions. Articles referred to in the podcast: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/opinion/silicon-valley-trump-minneapolis.html https://www.techdirt.com/2026/02/03/turns-out-they-didnt-really-want-you-to-bring-your-whole-self-...

It's been forever, but Kara and Deanna are back to talk all things Psychological safety. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at gotps.pod@gmail.com

We all learn in different ways, and often inn multiple ways. Sometime it's hard to help someone new because they learn differently that you. Join Kara and Deanna ask they talk about one learning style model and how they learn. For more reading: https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/learning-styles-preferences/ https://www.mindtools.com/addwv9h/learning-styles https://bau.edu/blog/types-...

Deanna Kara talk about conversation safety and how grace time and asking questions are necessary for people. For more information: https://hbr.org/2017/06/your-new-hires-wont-succeed-unless-you-onboard-them-properly?utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=domcontent&utm_term=Non-Brand&tpcc=paidsearch.google.dsacontent&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw3NyxBhBmEiwAyofD...

Does forming, storming, and norming really work? Join Deanna and Kara as they break down how this model works with psychological safety. To read more: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1965-12187-001 https://www.mindtools.com/abyj5fi/forming-storming-norming-and-performing https://teamhood.com/team-performance-resources/team-development-cycle/

Adding a new member to your team can be hard. How do you help make that person more welcome and comfortable contributing? Deanna and Kara are hear to share some thoughts. Read more at: https://www.reddit.com/r/managers/comments/zmw5iu/how_do_you_all_onboard_new_team_members/?rdt=51883 https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/join-team.html

DEI is being blamed for a lot recently - even the bridge disaster in Baltimore! Is there a way to make DEI less preachy and more woven into the fabric of your work? Maybe! Articles mentioned in this episode: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/02/20/corporate-diversity-job-cuts/ https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/07/us/dei-attacks-experts-warn-of-consequences-reaj/index.html https://finance.yaho...

You can have Psychological Safety even with bad corporate culture, but it's harder! So what does a good culture look like when they're dealing the the hard stuff? Articles Mentioned in the episode: Senior AWS dev claims Amazon is quietly trying to encourage employees to quit in a push to covertly cut numbers, https://www.itpro.com/business/senior-aws-dev-claims-amazon-is-quietly-trying-t...

Just a quick catch up so you know what we're doing! Don't worry, we'll be back with a regular episode soon.

In this episode we explain what Psychological safety is, and why you should care! Sources: Gartner Research, The Missing Element in Nearly Every Learning Strategy ; Gallup, State of the American Workforce Report ; Zak, Paul J., “ The Neuroscience of Trust ,” Harvard Business Review, January 2017, https://www.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/business-functions-blog/work-psychological-safety The Fearless O...