TED Business The most powerful predictor of team success | Rafael Chiuzi
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Sep 22, 2025 
Rafael Chiuzi, an organizational psychologist and TEDx speaker, dives into the concept of psychological safety in teams. He discusses how childhood fears of speaking up can resurface in the workplace, stifling creativity and communication. Chiuzi outlines three actionable steps to create an environment where curiosity thrives: leadership role-modeling, monitoring silence signals in meetings, and fostering safety in personal lives too. With real-world examples from Chernobyl and Boeing, he makes a compelling case for breaking the silence barrier.
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Ignored Warnings At Boeing
- Rafael recounts Boeing 737 MAX engineers who raised safety concerns but were ignored by leadership.
- Their warnings went unheeded and preceded tragic crashes where hundreds died.
Safety Awards Encouraged Faking Data
- Rafael shares a client story where management gamed safety awards, leading employees to fake records.
- That box-checking culture resulted in real injuries and deaths when issues went unreported.
Childhood Fear Maps To Workplace Silence
- Rafael links childhood fear of speaking up to adult workplace silence and labels it psychological safety.
- He cites Amy Edmondson's definition: belief you won't be punished for speaking up.
