Trish's Blog

Your team’s most powerful creative breakthrough might be just beyond the fear of being wrong.

In many organizations, the biggest barrier to innovation isn’t a lack of ideas,it’s the fear of making mistakes. When people worry about being judged or punished for “getting it wrong,” they hold back. They play it safe. They miss the chance to explore bold, unconventional solutions.

But 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁. They create safe spaces where “failure” is reframed as learning. They encourage experimentation, curiosity, and risk-taking without the fear of retribution.

This is the essence of Weird Wisdom® at Work; recognizing that discomfort and mistakes are not weaknesses but essential steps toward breakthrough innovation.

Imagine the possibilities if your team felt free to test new ideas without fear.

Are you ready to lead with that kind of courage?

How do you create a culture where your team can safely explore and learn from “being wrong”? Share your thoughts below.