The Octopus Organization™ with Jonathan Brill: Amy Edmondson

Sep 23, 2025

Business futurist and AI keynote speaker Jonathan Brill speaks with Amy Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School, about the concept of psychological safety and its critical role in organizational learning, teamwork, and innovation. She shares her journey into this field, emphasizing the importance of creating environments where individuals feel safe to speak up, especially during times of change and uncertainty. The discussion also touches on overcoming barriers to change and the necessity of fostering curiosity and collaboration in the workplace.

Here’s their conversation:


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