Trust Is Tested by What Happens After Feedback

On October 28, the Servant Leadership Podcast, hosted by Greg Aden, published a conversation with Brian Packer about trust, psychological safety and collaboration. Watch the episode on YouTube or read the episode details from Aden Leadership.

My take: inviting people to speak up is only the beginning. The real test is whether a concern can affect a decision without becoming a loyalty test. Try one small practice: name the decision, invite a specific concern, explain how you’ll weigh it, then report back what changed—or why it didn’t.

What helps feedback feel safe enough to be candid, while still leaving room to disagree?