The Women’s Olympic Water polo team, The Stingers went through their group stage, undefeated. They are a united force. Very calm, but like their name suggests, very lethal when in play.
I played the game for 28 years and during that time coached Under 14’ Nationals. Due to shoulder injury, I have since retired. There are many things you miss when playing team sport and it is not the physical competition or the scoring of goals, it is the VASH.
This is what I see watching the Stingers play. VASH
Every player feeling Valued, Accepted, Safe and Heard.
The epitome of psychological safety.
Amy Edmonson’s work in this space is second to none because it makes sense. If you strive for high performance, then consider the simple human condition of VASH.
We all want to feel VALUED. We love contributing and having a sense of recognition. Recognition is not the driving force, but it makes a difference when personal efforts are celebrated.
We all want to feel ACCEPTED. Being part of the tribe regardless of my contribution but within the boundaries of the vision. You can’t be a freeloader and expect acceptance.
We all want to feel SAFE. Doing the right thing is the goal, but to get there we will do the wrong thing. This is fine, so long as we learn. Being supported in this learning is safe.
We all want to feel HEARD. Everyone has amazing experiences that we can learn from. No one has dictatorial rights to the “talking stick”. It should be shared and listened to. We only know what we know. Expand the thinking by improving the listening.
The Stingers have VASH in spades.
What are doing to create a sense of VASH in your school, in your classroom, in your relationships?
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