Amy Edmondson
@amycedmondson.bsky.social
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Prof @ Harvard Biz. Author of #RightKindOfWrong. Per Thinkers50, I'm the #1 management thinker in the 🌎 (I know, I don't quite believe it myself) https://amycedmondson.com

Amy C. Edmondson is an American scholar of leadership, teaming, and organizational learning. She is currently Professor of Leadership at Harvard Business School. Edmondson is the author of seven books and more than 75 articles and case studies. She is best known for her pioneering work on psychological safety, which has helped spawn a large body of academic research in management, healthcare and education over the past 15 years. Her books include "Right Kind of Wrong, the Science of Failing Well", “The Fearless Organization, Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth” (2018)) and “Teaming: How Organizations Learn, Innovate and Compete in the Knowledge Economy” (2012). .. more

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Experimenting, trying new things, and pivoting when something isn't working are all necessary for meaningful progress. As far as experiments go, I'm optimistic about Bluesky!

Eager to connect with my contacts here...say hello in the comments 👋

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Not all failures are intelligent. Here's a quick visual guide on how to identify intelligent failures, based on Amy Edmondson's new book "The Right Kind of Wrong"

Full post > qaspire.com/what-makes-a...

Welcoming @amycedmondson.bsky.social on Bluesky.

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A small nugget from my conversation with the folks at @workhuman.bsky.social

Building a truly fearless org requires work at all levels. Education, leadership messaging, and feedback are great ways to start!

#PsychologicalSafety #Leadership

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2nd place can feel disastrous, but the sting of “almost” is less a verdict on your potential than an invitation to hone it

My new article in @fastcompany.com, written w/ Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, is all about how near misses can teach us more than successes:

www.fastcompany.com/91345595/the...

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I'm joining Stephen M. R. Covey & Liz Wiseman on June 16 @ 1 PM EST to discuss the current challenges leaders are facing + strategies for creating effective change amidst uncertainty & disruption

I hope to see you there! Register:

www.franklincovey.com/events/webca...

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Sometimes failure can be a gift.

Failing a calculus exam in college was caused by my inadequate studying. But it forced me to ask myself hard questions about the work I truly loved—and that which I was likely doing to please others.

In what ways has #failure shown up as a gift in your life?

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We can't erase human error, but we can aim for zero harm

Complex failures—ones caused by an accumulation of many little things—require multiple layers of defense to combat

Learning from past failures, welcoming false alarms, & building #PsychologicalSafety are great ways to start

📕 bit.ly/RKWBook

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Are you operating in a healthy #failure culture?

Organizations and teams that have #PsychologicalSafety will hear more negatives—not because they are less capable—but because they feel comfortable speaking up about problems, concerns, & questions

So, did your team score more 🟩 or 🟥?

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I call "failing well" a science for a reason…because it's much more than a catchy term

#FailingWell describes the systematic approach to understanding failure: how we think about, talk about, & learn from them

It takes practice & dedication to fail well, but these 5 practices can help you start!

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The act of learning is a conscious one.

Be curious, ask questions, & challenge your existing beliefs. It's the only way to grow beyond the status quo and progress—as individuals, communities, and society as a whole

Listen:
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It's all too common to interpret failures as painful evidence that we're not good enough.

But a learning frame is not only healthier, it’s more rational, more motivating, & more in tune with the uncertainty and constant challenges found in any life or job.

More in #RightKindOfWrong📕 bit.ly/RKWBook

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The Fearless Organization has launched as a videobook on LIT!

In just 37 minutes, you'll get practical insights on how to create #PsychologicalSafety & high-performing teams.

Creating this was a wonderful experience...I'm thrilled to have it out in the world!

🎥 litvideobooks.com/the-fearless...

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Too often, great ideas go unheard, mistakes go unspoken, & teams hold back instead of speaking up

That's why I'm thrilled to share #TheFearlessOrganization is coming to LIT, transforming key insights from my book into a dynamic videobook designed for busy leaders

Here's a sneak peek before 03/18!

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When we experiment, we hope our hypotheses are right. But we must act to know for sure.

You might be experimenting with a new hairstyle rather than a chemical to separate RNA, but there is no substitute for action!

More in #RightKindOfWrong 📕 bit.ly/RKWBook

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The first time you try something new—and several times after that—you won't achieve mastery. If you do, perhaps it's time to call Guinness World Records!

Instead, focus on the satisfaction of improving and celebrate your progress as you learn 👏👏👏

More in #RightKindOfWrong: bit.ly/RKWBook

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...and when we put that acceptance to use in learning & improving!

The most successful teams openly discuss the chance that things will go wrong. This nurtures the #PsychologicalSafety you need for people to speak up quickly, & that's what #FailingWell is all about

#RightKindOfWrong bit.ly/RKWBook

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This will be a fun one! I'm interviewing Rick Williams about his new book, Create the Future, at the Harvard Club in Boston on Feb 25

We'll discuss how to make better decisions & navigate uncertainty…the event is open to all, so I hope too see you there

Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/create-the...

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I'm a huge fan of the work @burkeoptimist.bsky.social does to encourage (and accomplish!) a hopeful vision for our future

We could all use a little more hope right now, so getting the opportunity to appear on their Blue Sky podcast was an honor

Listen🎙 www.theoptimisminstitute.com/episodes/amy...

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Why is learning from #failure so difficult?

Our natural motivation to protect our self-image & avoid shame makes it hard to confront our failures constructively.

The good news? This skill can be improved with practice.

Next time you experience failure, ask: What's 1 new thing I learned from this?

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While it's true face-to-face time is essential for fostering #PsychologicalSafety, strict RTO mandates (which often breed distrust) are not the solution

Instead, we should inspire workers to return to the office on their own terms

New article in @forbes.com: www.forbes.com/sites/ryanan...

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With these criteria in mind, anyone can try something out and feel good about the results even when they fall short of a hoped-for success

For more on #IntelligentFailure, grab a copy of #RightKindOfWrong 📕 bit.ly/RKWBook
Right Kind of Wrong
Winner of the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year 2023 A Behavioral Scientist Notable Book of 2023 A revolutionary guide that w...
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What makes a #failure intelligent? Here are my four key attributes:

1. Takes place in new territory
2. Working toward a clear, desired goal
3. Informed by available knowledge
4. No larger than necessary

(A bonus attribute is that the failure's lessons are learned and used to guide next steps.)

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As I say often, failures are investments we've already paid for. Growth comes from making the most of these investments: learning what we can, pivoting when needed, & taking smart steps forward

🎙️Listen to my Finding Mastery podcast episode for more!
findingmastery.com/podcasts/amy...

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I am so honored my talk could give you some strength...we all feel lost at times, but those moments will not last forever. Never forget your resilience and power @cheonsa14.bsky.social

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You're not alone if #failure makes you feel disappointed or embarrassed. But instead of pushing those feelings away, push yourself to be curious!

Learning from failure is necessary to reap its benefits. Confront the facts rationally. Stop & think about what went wrong so as to inform your next step

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For anyone looking to improve their #leadership skills or prioritize personal growth in the new year, I'll be joining Heather Younger for a webinar on January 28th at 1 PM EST

We'll discuss her new book The Art of Self-Leadership (out February 11th) & host a live Q&A!

Register now: bit.ly/4haOKMo