Purpose and profit fuel each other. The more purpose you have in your organization, the more growth you’ll see. In this episode from 2020, Jeff Henderson joins Andy to discuss when an organization gets clear about what it wants to be known for it unlocks the most powerful form of growth: loyal customers, engaged teams, and word-of-mouth advocacy. Compelling purpose wins hearts and creates the kind of brand loyalty that pricing and promotion alone never can.

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If you want better ideas, healthier teams, and stronger relationships at work and at home, this episode will help you make psychological safety a leadership value. Andy and Suzy go deeper into last week’s conversation with Charles Duhigg about psychological safety. They explore why leaders are responsible for creating safe environments, how vulnerability invites vulnerability, and why curiosity—not correction—should lead difficult conversations.

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Forget talent or strategy—one of the most effective ways to drive high performance is fostering psychological safety. When leaders create environments where people feel safe to speak up, ask questions, and challenge ideas without fear, teams don’t just work harder—they think better, collaborate deeper, and unlock the kind of energy and innovation that sustainable success depends on.

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Here is what they cover in this episode:

• Why psychological safety is a key driver of team performance. (01:34)

• How to “match” practical, emotional, and identity-based conversations to keep people connected. (06:42)

• Two meeting habits that build safety: equal turn-taking and visible listening. (10:43)

• A simple framework for hard conversations: “looping for understanding”—ask, reflect, confirm. (28:23)

• How trust and safe feedback channels help teams surface better ideas and hard truths. (22:14)

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Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leaders Magazine.

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