182 An Introduction to Mental Toughness and Psychological Safety #BITESIZE

Today I chat with a leading authority for Mental Toughness, Doug Strycharczyk, where I share a short bite from a conversation that we had about psychological safety and its relationship with Mental Toughness. Doug goes on to introduce psychological safety which is highly relevant for those involved in teams or organisations. Key Learning Points: It’s worth checking out the work of Harvard Professor Amy Edmondson who is an expert on psychological safety. Amy Edmondson describes psychological safety as creating a climate where people are encouraged to take risks and that they don't feel the need to censor themselves before talking. People are happy to ask questions and make their contributions without fear of criticism. A psychologically safe environment nurtures mutual trust, support and respect. Leaders are often more mentally tough than many of their employees therefore being self-aware is critical so that they communicate more effectively. Connect with Doug Strycharczyk: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougstrycharczyk/ Email: headoffice@aqr.co.uk https://aqrinternational.co.uk/ Connect with David Charlton Sign Up to The Mental Edge Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn Relevant Podcast Episodes Ep001: Doug Strycharczyk – The Importance of Mental Toughness Ep121: Doug Strycharczyk & Dr John Perry - What Is New? Developments in Mental Toughness Research and Practice Ep161: Paul Phillips – How to Create a Culture of High Performance in Professional Rugby Union Ep179: David Charlton - Great Captains: 8 Mental Toughness Characteristics That Can Inspire Others Ep180: David Charlton - How To Work With Team Units To Improve Culture In Teams Other Useful Resources Blog – Mental Toughness is a Hugely Valuable Trait Blog – Make Better Decisions to Help Your Sport Performance Blog - 5 Ways to Create a Psychological Safe Sporting Environment Blog - Why You Should Recognise The Power of Your Words Blog – How Mentally Healthy is Your Club’s Sporting Environment?