Building Psychological Safety at Work — with Mehmet Baha
From Fulbright scholar to early team member at Facebook Europe to bestselling author, Mehmet Baha’s career path is anything but ordinary.
In this episode of The Safety Spotlight Podcast, Baha joins us from Berlin to explore the real meaning of psychological safety—and why it’s the foundation of truly human-centered, high-performing organizations. He shares how teams can move beyond surface-level trust and start building cultures rooted in openness, curiosity, and care. It’s not about tiptoeing around each other—it’s about creating spaces where people feel confident enough to speak up, challenge ideas, and take smart risks.
The conversation gets practical fast. Baha shares real-life examples and frameworks for building this kind of trust at scale—like how a financial institution reengineered its workplace culture, and how Google encourages what he calls “intelligent mistakes” to spark innovation and growth. We also touch on how AI is reshaping leadership, and why emotional intelligence matters more than ever in today’s work environment.
If you’re a manager, executive, or someone tired of the same old leadership jargon, this episode is for you. You’ll leave with actionable insights to make your workplace stronger, more connected, and more resilient—no matter what the future holds.
Resources:
Connect with Baha on LinkedIn: Mehmet Baha
Get the Book: Creating Psychological Safety at Work on Amazon
