Reacting to Growth: Anxious Ears Unscripted

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Reacting to Growth: Anxious Ears Unscripted is a podcast where Kamila and Ola react to other content related to learning.

  1. 05/26/2025

    S05 E07 | Reacting to the Fearless Organization by Amy C. Edmondson | Making it Happen

    In this second-to-last episode of our Psychological Safety series, Kamila and Aris unpack Chapter 7 of The Fearless Organization by Amy Edmondson. It’s all about making it real—translating insights into actions. Join us as we explore the Leader’s Toolkit: setting the stage, inviting participation, and responding productively. Plus, we reflect on failures, feedback loops, and how curiosity keeps us growing. ⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Intro & DIY podcast setup02:00 – Psychological Safety series check-in03:00 – FAQ: Can anyone learn to lead with psychological safety?05:00 – Meetings, silence & the courage to speak08:00 – Awareness, mindfulness & breaking patterns10:00 – Experimenting & self-assessment12:00 – Setting the stage: changing vocabulary around failure14:00 – Leader’s Toolkit analogy: building a house18:00 – Parenting, participation & trust21:00 – Accountability, patience, and boundaries25:00 – Responding productively vs being “nice”27:00 – Following up after feedback: closing the loop30:00 – The 3 types of failure: preventable, complex, intelligent33:00 – Embracing intelligent failures & experimenting safely36:00 – Failure parties & learning together37:00 – Final reflections: mindful inquiry & minimizing assumptions 💬 “If you practice complaining and nagging, that’s who you become. Practice who you want to be.” Don’t forget to follow us—next episode wraps up the series!

    38 min
  2. 04/14/2025

    S05 E05 | Reacting to the Fearless Organization by Amy C. Edmondson | The Fearless Workplace

    Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be truly seen by your boss or your organization—and to feel safe enough to show up as your true self? In this episode of Reacting to Growth: Anxious Ears Unscripted, Kamila and Aris dive into Chapter 5 of The Fearless Organization – The Fearless Workplace. They reflect on what it really means to build psychological safety in the workplace, how rituals can shape team dynamics, and what it looks like to lead with openness and authenticity. With personal stories, examples from the book, and insights from their own peer-led sessions, they explore how safe spaces are created—and lost. 🕐 Timestamps: 00:00:02 – 00:04:35 | Catching up – Hoodies, home projects, and personal updates 00:04:35 – 00:05:12 | Setting the stage – Chapter 5: The Fearless Workplace 00:05:12 – 00:09:00 | Can psychological safety exist without vulnerability? 00:09:00 – 00:13:00 | Kamila’s team story – When everyone feels safe… except you 00:13:00 – 00:15:00 | Trust and timing – What holds us back from opening up? 00:15:00 – 00:18:00 | Eileen Fisher – Grounding rituals and the Circle Way 00:18:00 – 00:22:00 | Embracing the “I don’t know” – The leadership trait we need more of 00:22:00 – 00:26:00 | Building a team from scratch – Psychological safety in action 00:26:00 – 00:28:00 | Listening with “available eyes” – A Peer Speaking Club technique 00:28:00 – 00:32:00 | Speaking without a script – From anxiety to authenticity 00:32:00 – 00:37:00 | Pixar’s Braintrust – Inviting critique to make ideas stronger 00:37:00 – 00:39:00 | Final reflections – Building the feedback muscle & failing forward 🎧 Tune in to hear what it means to show up fully—and how leaders and teams can make that possible.

    39 min
  3. 03/27/2025

    S05 E04 | Reacting to the Fearless Organization by Amy C. Edmondson | Dangerous Silence

    In this episode, Kamila and Aris continue their exploration of The Fearless Organization by Amy Edmondson. They dive deep into the themes of psychological safety, vulnerability, and the consequences of silence in the workplace. Join them as they reflect on their personal experiences and insights, while discussing the importance of open communication in fostering a healthy work environment. 00:00:02 - 00:00:09 | Introduction & Greetings Kamila and Aris welcome listeners and share updates on their podcast journey, discussing previous chapters of The Fearless Organization. 00:00:09 - 00:01:04 | Catching Up Kamila asks Aris about his week and experiences of being "in between projects." Aris shares his current focus on personal development and the changing vibe of spring. 00:01:04 - 00:03:02 | Reflections on the "In-Between" State Kamila and Aris discuss the challenges of transitioning between projects in consulting, including feelings of pressure and the importance of emotional resilience. 00:03:02 - 00:05:36 | Advice on Navigating "On the Bench" Periods Aris reflects on advice he received during downtime between projects, contrasting it with Kamila's experience of staying proactive and visible in her professional network. 00:05:36 - 00:09:03 | The Dangers of Silence Kamila and Aris discuss the implications of staying silent during stressful work periods and how this can lead to missed opportunities. They connect this theme to Amy Edmondson's chapter on the consequences of silence. 00:09:03 - 00:12:07 | Introducing a New Segment Kamila introduces a new segment for the podcast, where they will begin answering questions submitted by listeners or generated by AI to increase engagement. 00:12:07 - 00:14:45 | The Role of Vulnerability in Psychological Safety Kamila and Aris answer a listener question on the role of vulnerability in psychological safety, especially in cultures where vulnerability is seen as a weakness. 00:14:45 - 00:20:22 | The Power of Emotional Openness Aris shares insights on the importance of emotional openness for psychological safety and the team's well-being, drawing from personal experience and workplace dynamics. 00:20:22 - 00:23:50 | The Role of Managers in Psychological Safety Kamila and Aris discuss how managers can foster psychological safety by being vulnerable themselves and setting an example for their teams. 00:23:50 - 00:27:47 | Vulnerability and Well-Being The hosts continue the conversation on vulnerability, emphasizing its role in mental health and the need for maturity and self-awareness from both employees and managers. 00:27:47 - 00:34:12 | The Silver Lining in Silence Aris shares an example from Toyota's manufacturing culture, where workers can stop production if something feels wrong, highlighting how a culture of openness can prevent disaster. 00:34:12 - 00:36:02 | Final Thoughts on Chapter 4 Kamila and Aris reflect on Chapter 4 of The Fearless Organization, which discusses devastating consequences of silence, while also introducing the Me Too movement as a symbol of change and the shift toward safer environments. 00:36:02 - 00:37:29 | Looking Ahead to Chapter 5 Kamila wraps up the episode, teasing the next chapter's discussion on creating psychological safety in workplaces. 00:37:29 - 00:37:35 | Closing Remarks Kamila thanks Aris and the audience, signaling the end of the episode.

    38 min
  4. 03/18/2025

    S05 E03 | Reacting to the Fearless Organization by Amy C. Edmondson | Avoidable Failure

    Feeling so grateful to continue this journey with Aris, a Psychological Safety expert, as we react to another chapter of Amy C. Edmondson’s The Fearless Organization. In this episode, we dive into Chapter 3: “Avoidable Failure”, where Edmondson explores real-life business disasters caused by a lack of psychological safety. We discuss why teams must create an environment where people can speak up before failures escalate—and how data proves its importance. 🎧 What’s inside this episode? 00:00:02 - 00:00:21 | Morning check-in & casual chat 🌅 00:00:36 - 00:01:22 | How allergies & coffee affect our voices ☕ 00:01:22 - 00:02:38 | Why dairy and coffee can be bad before public speaking 🗣️ 00:02:39 - 00:03:57 | Psychological Safety & my role in Peer Speaking Club 🎤 00:04:05 - 00:07:06 | Diving into “Avoidable Failure” – A new perspective on learning from mistakes 📖 00:07:10 - 00:12:08 | The problem of silence in organizations—real business failures 🚨 00:12:15 - 00:16:45 | What happens when leaders create fear instead of psychological safety? 00:16:50 - 00:21:35 | Case studies: Volkswagen, Wells Fargo, Nokia & the Federal Reserve 💼 00:21:40 - 00:28:45 | The dangers of unrealistic targets & leaders who ignore concerns 📉 00:28:46 - 00:33:57 | Why leaders must embrace feedback, even when it’s uncomfortable 🏆 00:34:00 - 00:36:50 | How to challenge the status quo & final takeaways ✨ 💡 Key takeaway: Psychological safety isn’t about avoiding mistakes—it’s about creating an environment where teams can discuss issues before they turn into major failures. Organizations that silence employees risk serious consequences.

    32 min

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Reacting to Growth: Anxious Ears Unscripted is a podcast where Kamila and Ola react to other content related to learning.