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The Cost of Forced Vulnerability: A Lesson in Psychological Safety
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I was brand new to my official Scrum Master role.One team. One transformation. One big opportunity to help a group navigate the early stages of agile adoption.
It’s not unusual when an organization first begins an agile journey—Scrum Masters often start with a single team to shepherd them throu...
by InKNOWnative, Shari Soroka —
Aug 16, 2025
agiletransformation
humanresources
leadersfailures
mentalhealth
psychological safety
scrummaster
teamdynamics
tuckmanmodel
workplaceculture
Before You Read—A Note from Shari
Dear InKNOWnative Inquirer,
These newsletters are not just stories.They are real, raw, and human accounts of what it feels like when psychological safety is absent—and what it takes to rebuild it.
Some will shock you.Some you’ll relate to instantly.Some you may find hard to believe.
They come fro...
by InKNOWnative, Shari Soroka —
Aug 05, 2025
courageous conversations
culture transformation
employee engagement
high-performing teams
inclusion and diversity
leadership development
organizational change
psychological safety
trust at work
workplace culture
When HR Fails The Team
Let’s start with a truth that may be uncomfortable but necessary: HR often exists to protect the company, not the employee. Yes, there are exceptions—and to those rare HR professionals who do advocate for their people, we see you. We appreciate you.
While there are rare and commendable exceptions...
by InKNOWnative, Shari Soroka —
Aug 01, 2025
360 feedback
agile transformation
brene brown
clear is kind
facilitation
hr leadership
leadership ethics
organization culture
psychological safety
scrum master
team dynamic
toxic workplace
trust in teams
unclear is unkind
“Just Document It” Loyalty Lost: When Speaking Up Becomes a Liability
There’s a silent shift happening in today’s workforce: loyalty is evaporating. Companies talk about “teamwork” and “values,” yet contractors are brought in as buffers, not collaborators. Employees no longer trust organizations, and in turn, organizations design systems that treat everyone—from FT...
by InKNOWnative, Shari Soroka —
Jul 31, 2025
agile coaching
contractor culture
ethics
leadership
loyalty
psychological safety
toxic workplaces
trust
Double Threat: When the Process Doesn’t Protect
There’s something uniquely destabilizing about realizing that the very structures meant to keep you safe—don’t. This story isn’t just about one bad actor or one uncomfortable moment. It’s about two compounding failures of psychological safety—both in the team and in the system.
by InKNOWnative, Shari Soroka —
Jul 28, 2025
boundaries
contractor dynamics
ethical leadership
hr culture
inclusive teams
professional ethics
psychological safety
trauma-informed leadership
women in tech
workplace harrassment
Who Was Right? When Agile Goes Off the Rails
Agile is supposed to transform organizations—from siloed to synergistic, from rigid to responsive. What happens when that transformation turns toxic? When resistance is high, emotions run hot, and even the most experienced agilists crack under the pressure?
If you've ever felt like the lone warri...
by InKNOWnative, Shari Soroka —
Jul 23, 2025
agile coaching
agile transformation
emotional intelligence
human-centered agility
leadership challenges
organizational culture
professional growth
psychological safety
repair
rupture
scrum master stories
team conflict
team dynamics
tip of the ice berg
transparency
tuckeman model
workplace mental health
Politics, Power, and Psychological Safety – When Culture Blocks Change
You’ve probably seen it before—an organization brings in agile experts and loudly proclaims, “Psychological safety is our top priority!” But when it’s time to act?
“No safety for you!”
Behind the shiny kickoff decks and lofty promises lies a more familiar ingredient: internal politics. Here’s w...
by InKNOWnative, Shari Soroka —
Jul 23, 2025
agile coaching
agile transformation
contracting challenges
culture change resistance
fear-based leadership
leadership failures
organization culture
psychological safety
real-world case study
scrum master insights
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