Leaders who truly understand what psychological safety is—and isn’t—communicate the concept to their teams clearly, stop incorrect assumptions before they gain destructive force, and keep people focused on the value to be gained from candor. We’ve written this article to aid leaders in that effort. We describe six misconceptions, explaining why each gets in the way and how to counter it, and then offer a blueprint for building the kind of strong, learning-oriented work environment that is crucial for success in an uncertain world.