Why speaking up at work is scary but necessary

Angélique Parisot-Potter: How to be an upstander instead of a bystander · 5:51 · Video: TED · Watch at the source

In short: When you witness wrongdoing in a professional environment, the instinct to stay silent is powerful. Business leader Angélique Parisot-Potter explains why you should choose to be an upstander rather than a bystander.

Drawing on her personal experience of voicing concerns in the workplace, Parisot-Potter explores the challenges of confronting incorrect behavior. She provides three specific lessons designed to help individuals find the courage to stand up for what is right, even when the situation feels intimidating.

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