Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Ernest Hemingway once rightly said: "The way to make people trustworthy is to trust them" While Mr. Hemingway's original statement was in the context of a personal relationship, it very well applies in a professional setting too. Time and again, it has been proven that a higher job satisfaction rate leads to better performance. To achieve this, companies try to boost morale by giving out perks whenever possible. Of course, these measures are good for short-term workplace happiness, but they do not have any significant effect on long-term performance. Creating a workplace that feels safe is the only way to achieve sustainable optimal performance. A high-performing workforce relies on the belief in psychological safety. The knowledge that making and admitting to your mistakes won't result in criticism or other negative outcome leads to a more productive mindset. It reduces the fear of taking bold decisions and enables your creativity to ...