Why Fewer Mistakes Might Mean Your Team Feels Less Safe with Francie Jain
Tue Feb 03 2026
Unlock the secret to creating workplaces where mistakes are celebrated, not punished. Discover how high psychological safety drives innovation, reduces turnover, and boosts team performance even when errors spike. If you're a leader feeling anxious about speaking up or a woman striving to foster trust in your team, this episode is your game-changer.
Dr. Amy Edmondson’s groundbreaking research reveals that environments with high psychological safety report more errors but for the right reason. Errors aren't signs of failure; they're opportunities for growth.
Francie Jain, CEO of Terawatt, breaks down how safe spaces lead to better processes, happier employees, and massively reduced turnover, saving organizations millions. She shares surprising insights from Google’s top teams, showing how trust and diversity make all the difference, and explains why women excel at fostering this kind of culture.
You'll discover:
The counterintuitive link between error reporting and safetyHow leaders can build psychologically safe environments regardless of hierarchyPractical steps to assess and improve your team’s cultureThe crucial role of diversity and humility in avoiding groupthinkWhy embracing change and failure unlocks long-term success
Ignoring psychological safety risks leads to high turnover, toxic cultures, and missed opportunities for innovation. But when you prioritize trust, you open the door to breakthrough results and happier, more resilient teams. This episode is perfect for managers, founders, and women leaders ready to shift their culture and their impact.
With deep expertise at Harvard and real-world success in healthcare and tech, Francie Jain shares how to transform your leadership approach. If you're ready to turn mistakes into momentum and create a workplace where everyone can thrive, hit play now.
About Francie
Francie Jain is the founder & CEO of Terawatt, a B2B marketplace that helps healthcare organizations reduce turnover through expert-led group coaching. She is committed to transforming how employers understand the relationship between professional development and employee retention.
Before launching Terawatt, she founded West River Partners, a consultancy that raised capital for emerging markets-based equity hedge funds. Francie holds an AB from Princeton University and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where she refined her expertise in data and analytics to drive strategic decisions.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franciejain/
Terawatt: https://terawatt.co/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/terawattgroups/
About Limor Bergman Gross
Limor Bergman Gross is a former Director of Engineering turned executive coach for women in tech. She helps ambitious women grow their confidence, influence, and leadership without burnout or pretending to be someone they’re not.
Podcast hub: https://limorbergman.com/podacstSubstack: https://limorbergman.substack.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/limorbergman/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LimorBergman
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Unlock the secret to creating workplaces where mistakes are celebrated, not punished. Discover how high psychological safety drives innovation, reduces turnover, and boosts team performance even when errors spike. If you're a leader feeling anxious about speaking up or a woman striving to foster trust in your team, this episode is your game-changer. Dr. Amy Edmondson’s groundbreaking research reveals that environments with high psychological safety report more errors but for the right reason. Errors aren't signs of failure; they're opportunities for growth. Francie Jain, CEO of Terawatt, breaks down how safe spaces lead to better processes, happier employees, and massively reduced turnover, saving organizations millions. She shares surprising insights from Google’s top teams, showing how trust and diversity make all the difference, and explains why women excel at fostering this kind of culture. You'll discover: The counterintuitive link between error reporting and safetyHow leaders can build psychologically safe environments regardless of hierarchyPractical steps to assess and improve your team’s cultureThe crucial role of diversity and humility in avoiding groupthinkWhy embracing change and failure unlocks long-term success Ignoring psychological safety risks leads to high turnover, toxic cultures, and missed opportunities for innovation. But when you prioritize trust, you open the door to breakthrough results and happier, more resilient teams. This episode is perfect for managers, founders, and women leaders ready to shift their culture and their impact. With deep expertise at Harvard and real-world success in healthcare and tech, Francie Jain shares how to transform your leadership approach. If you're ready to turn mistakes into momentum and create a workplace where everyone can thrive, hit play now. About Francie Francie Jain is the founder & CEO of Terawatt, a B2B marketplace that helps healthcare organizations reduce turnover through expert-led group coaching. She is committed to transforming how employers understand the relationship between professional development and employee retention. Before launching Terawatt, she founded West River Partners, a consultancy that raised capital for emerging markets-based equity hedge funds. Francie holds an AB from Princeton University and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where she refined her expertise in data and analytics to drive strategic decisions. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franciejain/ Terawatt: https://terawatt.co/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/terawattgroups/ About Limor Bergman Gross Limor Bergman Gross is a former Director of Engineering turned executive coach for women in tech. She helps ambitious women grow their confidence, influence, and leadership without burnout or pretending to be someone they’re not. Podcast hub: https://limorbergman.com/podacstSubstack: https://limorbergman.substack.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/limorbergman/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LimorBergman