Episode 10: When Safety Conversations Become Performative

In this episode of The Safety Edge Podcast, we explore how safety conversations can shift from genuine engagement to performative leadership. Through a compelling workplace scenario, we unpack the hidden risks of compliance-driven dialogue, the pressure to “look safe,” and how performative behaviors weaken psychological safety and safety culture. Discover why authentic safety conversations — not polished messaging — create stronger trust, deeper engagement, and lasting safety performance.