Remember I asked people not to share how they feel, more share the wider perceptions of those who do speak up. It’s not likely to be how they personally feel. For me it’s these misperceptions that often lead to silence. - ThreadSky

grahamgoulden.bsky.social • 90 days ago

Remember I asked people not to share how they feel, more share the wider perceptions of those who do speak up. It’s not likely to be how they personally feel.

For me it’s these misperceptions that often lead to silence.

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grahamgoulden.bsky.social•90 days ago

All terms are negative and suggest bad outcomes for those who do speak up. The result is often a group silence. Silence is a major issue in organisations. It continues harm. It tells victims we don’t care and tells harm doers keep going. Silence must be addressed.

grahamgoulden.bsky.social•90 days ago

The phrase snitches get stitches originated in gang culture where snitching (informing) was a serious offence, often punished with violence. Nowadays it’s often used in a more general way in peer groups & communities to express the sentiment that we don’t tell on each other

grahamgoulden.bsky.social•90 days ago

The term is part of the “growing up”rule book. I’ve heard it used in primary schools and it follows us through our lives. I’ve learned that it’s these rules that often lead to people failing to intervene even when friends are involved.

grahamgoulden.bsky.social•90 days ago

This term remains a major inhibitor to action even in cultures where codes of ethics are in place. So what is needed? Remember I’m all about solutions rather than continuing the problem.

grahamgoulden.bsky.social•90 days ago

Moral rebels have learned to act even when consequences are clear. Why do they do it? Research says that people with a strong sense of inner responsibility are more likely to act. They’ve had this instilled in them since an early age. They have an ability to go against a norm

grahamgoulden.bsky.social•90 days ago

So orgs require to help people tap into their own moral compass and to align that with the mission of the org. In my old profession, policing, that’s simply to help communities. Help build self awareness. Don’t force bakes on staff. Align yourself with theirs.

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