The Unexpected Performance Multiplier with Charles Duhigg

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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