TED: How to lead in the new era of employee activism | Megan Reitz

The video discusses the rise of employee activism and its impact on workplaces. It highlights the importance of understanding perceptions of activism and the challenges leaders face, such as optimism bubbles and advantage blindness. The video explores the political nature of inaction and describes various leadership responses to activism, from suppression to dialogic engagement. It concludes by emphasizing the need for proactive leadership to address social and environmental issues, enabling voices of difference to make a difference in the workplace.

What are the different leadership responses to activist issues as identified in the research?

How can organizations ensure they are not just making facades of support for activist issues?

How can leaders effectively engage in dialogue with their employees about activist issues?

What role does vulnerability play in the process of dialogue between leaders and employees?