So often I hear people in business complain about how they are treated. They will talk of how they want to be treated but I sometimes wonder, what is holding them back from talking to those who can make changes.

I am fully aware of the danger of saying something to a senior leader which they don’t want to hear, as it could threaten a persons employment.

So I say to leaders and managers who can bring about change, make it happen! Don’t just allow people in your organisation to speak their mind (politely and respectfully), demand that they do so with the full permission of every senior person. (Read our ES2 thinking about this by clicking here).

Unless managers and leaders make this happen, innovation and all that it brings will suffer. Some of your best people will leave for more open and supportive organisations.

I ask everyone to watch this video clip and don’t give up on your belief of what is right. Let people speak freely.

This clip is from “The Story of God” with Morgan Freeman. I thoroughly recommend that you take some time out and watch it. (I have no religious affiliations at all).