The importance of culture to business performance is no doubt critical, and an environment that is positive and safe would be deemed by most executives to be necessary elements of a great culture.
But even safety must co-exist with other elements such as accountability for performance and the need for healthy competition. Making a workplace free of constructive criticism or even discipline may in the end be a recipe for failure.
Every executive needs to understand “The Downside of Psychological Safety in the Workplace.”
