Stage 3: Contributor Safety

Contributor safety satisfies the basic human need to contribute and make a difference.

• When contributor safety is present, we feel safe to contribute as a full member of the team, using our skills and abilities to participate in the value-creation process.
• We lean in to what we’re doing with energy and enthusiasm.
• We have a natural desire to apply what we’ve learned to make a meaningful contribution.
• Why do we dislike micromanagers? Because they don’t give us the freedom and discretion to reach our potential.
• Why do we like empowering bosses? Because they encourage us and draw out our best efforts.
• The more we contribute, the more confidence and competence we develop.
• When we create contributor safety for others, we empower them with autonomy, guidance, and encouragement in exchange for effort and results.