Welcome to Got PS? a podcast dedicated to all things psychological safety.
Why psychological safety? Because we've all been there, haven't we? You've been in a team where it was just so awkward and uncomfortable and you didn't want to say anything. And you've probably also been on teams that just felt like family and teams in between the two. What's the difference?
It's all about how much psychological safety each team has. And this podcast is our attempt to help you get from uncomfortable to family.
If you wanna tackle this tough topic with a bit of humor and a whole lot of honesty, join us two longtime coworkers and friends and hit the 📍 subscribe button.
Due to this being a super long talk, we have split episode 3 into two parts! Please enjoy part 2 on Amazon's Leadership Principles. To see the Principles go to: https://www.amazon.jobs/content/en/our-workplace/leadership-principles Send us Fan Mail
6 Jul 2026
Interlude
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3 Jun 2026
Amazon's Leadership Principles
Due to this being a super long talk, we have split episode 3 into two parts! Please enjoy part 1 on Amazon's Leadership Principles. To see the Principles go to: https://www.amazon.jobs/content/en/our-workplace/leadership-principles
19 May 2026
Why Companies dropped DEI
Did companies drop DEI because of the Trump administration, or is there something more to this behavior? Kara and Deanna discuss how the labor market factors into corporate decisions. Articles referred to in the podcast: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/opinion/silicon-valley-trump-minneapolis.html https://www.techdirt.com/2026/02/03/turns-out-they-didnt-really-want-you-to-bring-your-whole-self-to-work/
3 May 2026
We're back!
It's been forever, but Kara and Deanna are back to talk all things Psychological safety. We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at gotps.pod@gmail.com
19 May 2024
Episode 7 - How do you learn?
We all learn in different ways, and often inn multiple ways. Sometime it's hard to help someone new because they learn differently that you. Join Kara and Deanna ask they talk about one learning style model and how they learn.
For more reading:
https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/learning-styles-preferences/ (https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/learning-styles-preferences/)
https://www.mindtools.com/addwv9h/learning-styles (https://www.mindtools.com/addwv9h/learning-styles)
https://bau.edu/blog/types-of-learning-styles/ (https://bau.edu/blog/types-of-learning-styles/)
5 May 2024
Episode 6 - You too can ask questions!
Deanna Kara talk about conversation safety and how grace time and asking questions are necessary for people.
For more information:
https://hbr.org/2017/06/your-new-hires-wont-succeed-unless-you-onboard-them-properly?utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=domcontent&utm_term=Non-Brand&tpcc=paidsearch.google.dsacontent&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw3NyxBhBmEiwAyofDYZqvMgnZOn0nOwqWp_dHXdunlnUJaYJ7tCZ3YP0GJFlJ867sY7Wo1xoCQA4QAvD_BwE (https://hbr.org/2017/06/your-new-hires-wont-succeed-unless-you-onboard-them-properly?utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=domcontent&utm_term=Non-Brand&tpcc=paidsearch.google.dsacontent&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw3NyxBhBmEiwAyofDYZqvMgnZOn0nOwqWp_dHXdunlnUJaYJ7tCZ3YP0GJFlJ867sY7Wo1xoCQA4QAvD_BwE)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/adigaskell/2023/01/03/we-need-time-to-adapt-to-new-colleagues/?sh=5a4c8b7d12de (https://www.forbes.com/sites/adigaskell/2023/01/03/we-need-time-to-adapt-to-new-colleagues/?sh=5a4c8b7d12de)
https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/talent-acquisition/onboarding-key-to-retaining-engaging-talent (https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/talent-acquisition/onboarding-key-to-retaining-engaging-talent)
28 Apr 2024
Episode 5 - The good, the bad, and the ugly about starting a new team
Does forming, storming, and norming really work? Join Deanna and Kara as they break down how this model works with psychological safety.
To read more:
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1965-12187-001
https://www.mindtools.com/abyj5fi/forming-storming-norming-and-performing
https://teamhood.com/team-performance-resources/team-development-cycle/
14 Apr 2024
Episode 4 -- How do onboard a new team member?
Adding a new member to your team can be hard. How do you help make that person more welcome and comfortable contributing? Deanna and Kara are hear to share some thoughts.
Read more at:
https://www.reddit.com/r/managers/comments/zmw5iu/how_do_you_all_onboard_new_team_members/?rdt=51883 (https://www.reddit.com/r/managers/comments/zmw5iu/how_do_you_all_onboard_new_team_members/?rdt=51883)
https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/join-team.html (https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/join-team.html)
31 Mar 2024
Episode 3 - How can we make DEI not so awkward?
DEI is being blamed for a lot recently - even the bridge disaster in Baltimore! Is there a way to make DEI less preachy and more woven into the fabric of your work? Maybe!
Articles mentioned in this episode:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/02/20/corporate-diversity-job-cuts/ (https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/02/20/corporate-diversity-job-cuts/)
https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/07/us/dei-attacks-experts-warn-of-consequences-reaj/index.html (https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/07/us/dei-attacks-experts-warn-of-consequences-reaj/index.html)
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/announcing-dei-investment-2020-google-182615764.html (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/announcing-dei-investment-2020-google-182615764.html)
https://www.axios.com/2024/01/04/dei-jobs-diversity-corporate (https://www.axios.com/2024/01/04/dei-jobs-diversity-corporate)
https://www.wkkf.org/news-and-media/article/2024/01/expanding-equity-new-insights-from-100-companies-on-how-to-best-advance-dei-in-the-workplace/ (https://www.wkkf.org/news-and-media/article/2024/01/expanding-equity-new-insights-from-100-companies-on-how-to-best-advance-dei-in-the-workplace/)
https://www.axios.com/2024/01/11/companies-rush-to-define-dei (https://www.axios.com/2024/01/11/companies-rush-to-define-dei)
https://www.axios.com/2024/02/23/dei-backlash-corporate-response-meta-tesla-home-depot (https://www.axios.com/2024/02/23/dei-backlash-corporate-response-meta-tesla-home-depot)
https://hrexecutive.com/will-corporate-dei-survive-a-growing-anti-woke-movement/ (https://hrexecutive.com/will-corporate-dei-survive-a-growing-anti-woke-movement/)
To learn more about the JoCo cruise (and maybe book a room for yourself):
https://jococruise.com/ (https://jococruise.com/)
24 Mar 2024
Episode 2 - The hard stuff - firing people
You can have Psychological Safety even with bad corporate culture, but it's harder! So what does a good culture look like when they're dealing the the hard stuff?
Articles Mentioned in the episode:
Senior AWS dev claims Amazon is quietly trying to encourage employees to quit in a push to covertly cut numbers, https://www.itpro.com/business/senior-aws-dev-claims-amazon-is-quietly-trying-to-encourage-employees-to-quit-in-a-push-to-covertly-cut-numbers
JPL Workforce Update, https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/jpl-workforce-update
10 Mar 2024
What have you done for yourself lately?
Just a quick catch up so you know what we're doing! Don't worry, we'll be back with a regular episode soon.
25 Feb 2024
Episode 1 - What is Psychological Safety and why you should care?
In this episode we explain what Psychological safety is, and why you should care!
Sources:
Gartner Research, The Missing Element in Nearly Every Learning Strategy (https://www.gartner.com/en/documents/3990788/the-missing-element-in-nearly-every-learning-strategy); Gallup, State of the American Workforce Report (https://www.gallup.com/workplace/238085/state-american-workplace-report-2017.aspx);
Zak, Paul J., “The Neuroscience of Trust (https://hbr.org/2017/01/the-neuroscience-of-trust),” Harvard Business Review, January 2017, https://www.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/business-functions-blog/work-psychological-safety
The Fearless Organization (https://www.amazon.com/Fearless-Organization-Psychological-Workplace-Innovation-ebook/dp/B07KLT8RKM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3PLY1ONTFC0VM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ZJnVA8baXDNgKLeW1jMXVLs-aU-o-GBCPVXWbppMyPwjipE83NSGRs8fIp49oOwwkcu3I8Yr4iUTKETRWCz5gJxmG9S25_MRavtum7bZFaap1sKQaM0MD-GYf4xUuZlteSG0oKdZK7oyf7ewfQXNdRontK6OFKC_xOf4JK82EdwQXh5dCxnwAUDF9BFzh-89MC2mi1z8TfYpKj9QtIRgt5njwVR9vlSIKr9FfNtdI_M.bYkbljL3XqSsqEAIzCd_2OY5E13z8q3_JTl9gx_yI98&dib_tag=se&keywords=fearless+team&qid=1708900515&sprefix=fearless+team%2Caps%2C556&sr=8-1), Amy Edmonston
The Four Stages of Psychological Safety (https://www.amazon.com/Stages-Psychological-Safety-Inclusion-Innovation/dp/1523087684/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.b9-X3hgceYMURNN3pPyXHakZxl55D0XBIu4MJ3_ZZAP_K5pbtQgyGkyolElkUrqTOvqhEuDSyfauVLXWTI1ndp7r1qmlY_Pa6Y73ghkK0g-i-SxEtmWiAfLIUp6ge47JKJxufQMUNkUchJZ4mtOLKMCPOyZSgYp1OSpb32kzJj6o9tlcbKB-xgRqfgeWEAUz.cID61XFgQyrZnX-I0xbOQmDQo6jzgw1cDxEHt4nFqsU&qid=1708900594&sr=8-1), Timothy Clark
18 Feb 2024
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