Part 2: Pseudo-Silence is the Quiet Enemy of Culture Change and Psychological Safety
September 12, 2025
Silence is not always agreement. Sometimes it is pseudo silence, when people hold back their real thoughts because they do not feel safe. Leaders may mistake this quiet for buy in, but it hides resistance, erodes trust, and prevents meaningful change. Breaking pseudo silence requires courage, structure, and a commitment to rewarding truth telling so culture change can move from pretending to progressing.