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Speak truth to power” means saying what we believe to be true to someone in authority who might take it as a criticism or be offended and who can punish us in some way.

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Speaking truth to power is a non-violent political tactic, employed by dissidents against the received wisdom or propaganda of governments they regard as oppressive, authoritarian or an ideocracy. The phrase originated with a pamphlet, Speak Truth to Power: a Quaker Search for an Alternative to Violence, published by the American Friends Service Committee in 1955. Speak Truth To Power is also the title of a global human rights initiative under the auspices of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights. Practitioners who have campaigned for a more just and truthful world have included Apollonius of Tyana, Vaclav Havel, Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Mahatma Gandhi, Bacha Khan, and the Dalai Lama.

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Megan Reitz Facilitator, teacher, speaker, executive coach, researcher and author

Megan Reitz is a Professor of Leadership and Dialogue at Ashridge where she speaks, researches, consults and supervises on the intersection of leadership, change, dialogue and mindfulness. WebsiteMegan ReitzLinkedinMegan ReitzBlogMegan ReitzRSS FeedMegan ReitzTwitter@meganreitz1YouTubeMegan ReitzGoogleMegan Reitz Twitter Tweets by Megan Reitz RSS FeedBooks: Megan ReitzSpeak Up: Say What Needs to Be Said and Hear What Needs … Continue reading Megan Reitz Facilitator, teacher, speaker, executive coach, researcher and author

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Social Silencing A phenomenon where people don’t speak up for fear of social exclusion

There are many reasons why people do not speak up. Social silencing is one of them. The spiral of silence or social silencing is a phenomenon where people who think they hold a minority opinion don’t speak up for fear of social exclusion. This silencing not only manifests itself in small group conversations but in one-to-one … Continue reading Social Silencing A phenomenon where people don’t speak up for fear of social exclusion

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Psychological Safety ** A shared belief that within your team it is safe to take risks

Create psychological safety: Ensure people are safe for interpersonal risk-taking.  Psychological safety refers to the sense of confidence and trust that individuals feel in a social setting, particularly in the workplace. It is the belief that one can speak up and voice their thoughts and ideas without fear of reprisal or negative consequences. Psychological safety … Continue reading Psychological Safety ** A shared belief that within your team it is safe to take risks

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Difficult Conversations Navigating emotionally challenging conversations

A difficult conversation is unpleasant, one where we feel discomfort and awkwardness, such as asking our boss for a pay rise or confronting a neighbor. So how do we handle difficult conversations? Examples of difficult conversations include: Discussing a difficult diagnosis. Breaking up with a partner. Addressing a problem with a friend. Discussing an issue … Continue reading Difficult Conversations Navigating emotionally challenging conversations