If you've ever worked in a high-performing team, chances are you know that the most important thing is psychological safety. This means that you feel comfortable speaking up and sharing your ideas, even if they differ from everyone else's. It also means that if someone else speaks up and their idea isn't the same as yours, it's okay—you can still respect each other and work together.

In a psychologically safe work environment, all team members are considered valuable to the thought process. Your unique perspective and experience can help generate a new product feature, optimize a process, or inform other team members. Placing your ideas on the table proves to yourself and your team that you’re capable of the job and in the right place.