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Dare to Lead with Brené Brown

Brené with Megan Reitz and John Higgins on Leading in an Age of Employee Activism

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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Quick takeaways

  • Leaders must embrace learning and humility to navigate employee activism.
  • Organizations need to move beyond surface-level responses towards genuine listening and action.

Deep dives

Employee Activism and Organizational Power Dynamics

Employee activism in organizations is on the rise, challenging traditional power dynamics. Companies are facing increased pressure from employees and stakeholders to address wider societal and environmental issues. Leaders are now grappling with the need to listen and respond to employee voices on complex issues like climate change, diversity, and social justice.

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