Trust by 1000's
Silent Nods, Lost Dollars:
Leverage Psychological Safety to Outpace Competition
The book "Yes, Agree, We Can Do It... Then Silence" explores the disconnect between team agreement and execution, attributing the problem to a lack of psychological safety. It uses the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster as a cautionary tale and offers a roadmap for leaders to foster open communication, ultimately improving team performance and well-being.
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“Silent Nods, Lost Dollars” explores psychological safety at work, showing how its absence causes misunderstandings, lost productivity, and failures. Opening with the Columbia Shuttle tragedy, it highlights the vital role of open communication in high-stakes environments.
If you are a first-time founder or an engineering leader. This book is a must-read.
The difference between a good Vs great team is having psychological safety in their roots.
The author has done deep research on this topic, and it is evident in the case studies.
“Silent Nods, Lost Dollars” by Radhakrishnan Selvaraj shows how psychological safety drives innovation, collaboration, and growth. It offers leaders practical strategies to build trust, boost engagement, and create high-performance workplaces.
Psychological safety is often overlooked in Indian workplaces, as it feels intangible and hard to measure. Radhakrishnan’s book uniquely shows its impact on the bottom line, offering practical tips to build trust, engagement, and a culture beyond blind obedience.
Just finished a fantastic book on psychological safety—highly recommend! With real-life examples and practical advice, it shows why fostering trust and openness at work is more crucial than ever.
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Silent Nods, Lost Dollars presents a subtle takeaway on the impact of fear, uneasiness, stress, burnout of the feelings and how often such thoughts and ideas negatively affect us.
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Review of Silent Nods, Lost Dollars by Radhakrishnan Selvaraj ✒️📖
A powerful read that champions open communication and free expression at work—an inspiring call for psychological safety and an end to workplace bullying.
“Silent Nods, Lost Dollars” by Radhakrishnan Selvaraj explores how psychological safety drives open dialogue, innovation, and team growth. Using real-life cases, it shows how silence harms productivity and offers leaders practical strategies to build trust, well-being, and a positive workplace culture.
