From Fear to Flourishing: How Psychological Safety Fuels Innovation | Leo Chan | TEDxUofTMississauga
What’s the biggest barrier to innovation? Fear. And what’s the key to overcoming it? Psychological safety. Drawing from his life experiences from student designer to corporate innovator, innovation expert Leo Chan reveals how creating safe environments unleashes bold ideas, strengthens relationships and drives extraordinary innovation.Learn how to move from fear to flourishing—and why YOU hold the power to shape the future by fostering psychological safety in every interaction. This talk is your invitation to unlock your innovative potential and change the world.Leo Chan is an innovation expert, keynote speaker, and LEGO®️ SERIOUS PLAY®️ trainer & facilitator on a mission to unleash innovation in everyone. As the Chief Innovation Igniter at Abound Innovation Inc., he has helped organizations— from nonprofits to Fortune 500s—unlock their employees’ full innovative potential. With 55 U.S. patents and 20+ years of experience, he’s taught over 35,000 professionals worldwide. He’s also a LinkedIn Learning Instructor. Leo’s approach to teaching innovation is approachable, practical, fun, playful, and most importantly, impactful. His infectious energy and passion both inspire and equip participants to be empowered to make change. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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