Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace, with Mehmet Baha

From Fulbright scholar to Facebook Europe’s early days to bestselling author, Mehmet Baha’s journey is anything but ordinary. 

In this episode of The Safety Spotlight Podcast, Baha joins us from Berlin to unpack what “psychological safety” really means, and why it’s the backbone of high-performing, human-centered workplaces. We dig into the practical stuff: how to build trust, communicate with purpose, and lead with empathy, even in the age of AI. Baha shares real-world frameworks and battle-tested stories. How one bank rewired its entire culture, how Google embraces “intelligent mistakes”, and more! 

If you’re a frontline leader, executive, or someone who’s tired of lip service and ready for real change, this episode’s for you. Walk away with clear, actionable strategies to make your team safer, stronger, and more resilient.