In today’s challenging business environment, many employees globally are feeling increasingly detached from their jobs and less satisfied with their employers. Unlike the “Great Resignation,” where workers actively pursued new opportunities, today’s workforce often feels stuck due to a cooling job market and economic uncertainty.

Leadership shapes every aspect of modern life, from workplaces to politics. Modern leaders encounter intricate and significant challenges, including climate change, conflict, and the rise of artificial intelligence. Their decisions have a direct impact on the lives of those they lead. In this ever-evolving landscape, it is essential for leaders to recognise what drives people to follow them.

Psychological safety refers to the shared belief within a team that it's safe to take interpersonal risks, such as speaking up, asking questions, or admitting mistakes, without fear of negative consequences to self-image, status, or career. In psychologically safe environments, individuals feel comfortable expressing themselves, sharing ideas, and engaging in open dialogue without the fear of ridicule, rejection, or retaliation.

Considering the current economic climate, the future of work and the skills shortages it is vital that leaders evolve and develop their approaches to drive both organisational and employee performance.