# When Speaking Up Feels Riskier Than Staying Silent

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Podcast: [🎙️ The Safety Edge Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-safety-edge-podcast-7643857)
Published: 2026-01-24T10:50:01+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, we explore the high-stakes dilemma faced by leaders when speaking up feels riskier than staying silent. We delve into the psychological dynamics of silence as a choice and the impact of leadership response on psychological safety. The coaching lens is applied to navigate the dilemma, emphasizing the importance of creating a safe space for honesty, voice, and learning. Takeaways Silence as a choice Leadership response shapes psychological safety Chapters 00:00 The High-Stakes Dilemma 06:11 Unpacking the Dilemma 21:23 Coaching Lens 32:49 Silence as a Choice

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