3 of the Best Books on Psychological Safety

There are countless leadership books that can help build psychological safety in your business.  

​The team here at This is Milk have selected three titles that highlight the importance of psychological safety which help high performance leadership and deliver a happy, healthy mindset at work. 

​The Fearless Organisation by Amy Edmondson 
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​This is the essential book on Psychological Safety. Dr Amy Edmondson shares the research, theory and examples of failure where a lack of psychological safety was a cause. Her work demonstrates the successes resulting from environments where high psychological safety is prevalent. You’ll find first-class insights and takeaways that you can apply. If you’re going to read anything on psychological safety this is our top recommendation. ​

Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek 

A leadership classic with a simple message: “When we take care of our people, our people will take care of us. They will help see that our cause becomes a reality.” 
 
The internationally bestselling author of Start With Why, Sinek investigates great leaders who don't just sacrifice their place at the table but often their own comfort and even their lives for those in their care. Heads of big business and government, each put aside their own interests to protect their teams. 

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Sooner Safer Happier by Jonathan Smart 

Business agility practitioner, coach and thought leader, Jonathan Smart reveals the patterns and antipatterns to help organisations deliver better results through engagement, inclusion, and empowerment. It’s a book packed with insight and the best practises. Garnering decades of experience in the tech world, he provides business leaders with a blueprint to create a world-class organisation fit for the future. 

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