Everyday Neuro 025: The Neuroscience of Psychological Safety – When Admitting Mistakes can be the Best Solution

“the ACC is the part of the brain that is activated when we experience social exclusion, criticism, rejection, or embarrassment. But it also activates when we respond to actual physical pain.”

“neuroplasticity, which thrives in environments where mistakes are seen as learning opportunities and not as failures. The idea that our brains can adapt and become more efficient when we learn in a psychologically safe way is in stark contrast to the research that shows degradation of ability and brain health when people are in highly stressful environments”

“often calmly delivering a curious approach and admitting that something's not quite working out will actually lead to the perception of a more genuine interaction.”