Dare to Lead with Brené Brown Brené with Megan Reitz and John Higgins on Leading in an Age of Employee Activism
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Feb 28, 2022 Brené Brown talks with Megan Reitz and John Higgins about leading in an age of employee activism. They discuss creating 'Speak Up, Listen Up' cultures, navigating power dynamics, recognizing advantage blindness, and fostering dialogic engagement within organizations. The conversation also touches on societal advantages, collective decision-making, and the importance of concerns alignment. Additionally, they reveal personal insights through music playlists and emphasize the power of actively listening in activism.
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Speak Up Culture
- Speaking up is a systemic issue, not just individual whistleblowing.
- Focus on creating a speak-up culture instead of blaming individuals.
Volkswagen Scandal
- The Volkswagen emissions scandal exemplifies gaming the system.
- A software engineer fixed an emissions test, highlighting how pressure can lead to unethical solutions.
Fear of Speaking Up
- A leader asked for feedback but employees feared speaking up.
- The researchers learned that the last person who spoke up "disappeared."