Neuroscience SIG: The Neuroscience of Psychological Safety, Interpersonal Trust, and Empathy
Topic: The Neuroscience of Psychological Safety, Interpersonal Trust, and Empathy
Host: Ellen Cohen, J.D., CPCC, PCC
Speaker: Kenneth Nowack, Ph.D.
CCEs: 1.25 Core Competencies / 0.25 Resource Development
Date: Friday, September 24, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Pacific Time
This session describes new research on how to measure and change a key aspect of an effective company and team culture: Interpersonal trust and psychological safety. The presenter will summarize the latest neuroscience research around interpersonal trust and its relationship to the hormone oxytocin that provides insight into the biological survival roots of unconscious bias and in-group bias. Finally, practical suggestions for enhancing team and organizational psychological safety, interpersonal trust, and a culture of empathy will be presented.