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Discussion on: Why Developers Hesitate to Ask for Help at Work?

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Ravin Rau

It is an interesting take on this article. One thing that stood out to me is the point about psychological safety. Creating an environment where it’s okay to make mistakes is such a stel\; up for teams.

Have you seen examples where a simple change in leadership behavior—like openly admitting mistakes—helped shift a team’s culture?

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Kudzai Murimi

Thanks for your kind words and for highlighting the point about psychological safety!

You’re absolutely right @juniourrau !
creating an environment where it’s okay to make mistakes can be transformative for teams.

For instance, I worked with a team where the manager made it a habit to start meetings by sharing something they learned from a recent mistake. It wasn’t about glorifying failure but normalizing the idea that mistakes are part of growth. Over time, this small gesture created a ripple effect: team members started sharing their challenges and lessons learned more openly.

It was amazing to see how this built trust and encouraged collaboration. Instead of hiding issues, people felt comfortable asking for help, which ultimately led to stronger solutions and a happier team dynamic.

Thanks for the support hey!