075: People speak up. Then what? Bystander effect explained: In Good Company with Professor Mark Levine

"The problem wasn't that people weren't speaking up. The problem was that speaking up was never successful."The bystander effect is one of psychology's most famous theories, but according to Professor Mark Levine, much of what we think we know about it is wrong.In this episode of In Good Company, Mark challenges the idea that people are naturally passive in the face of wrongdoing. Drawing on decades of research into helping behaviour, he explores why people often do intervene, why the real challenge isn't getting people to speak up, and what leaders can do to ensure concerns are heard, supported and acted upon.We discuss:✅ The myth of the bystander effect✅ Why people are more likely to help than we think✅ Speaking up versus successful intervention✅ Lessons from the murder of George Floyd✅ How leaders can harness the power of the group✅ Why senior leaders need bystander training tooProfessor Mark Levine is Professor of Social Psychology at Lancaster University and Director of the Lancaster Policing Academic Centre of Excellence.If you're interested in leadership, psychological safety, employee voice, organisational culture or group behaviour, this conversation offers a powerful rethink of what it really takes to create change.Listen / watch now to find out more.🔔 If you like this... why not subscribe so you never miss an episode of In Good Company? Whether this is the first time you’ve found us or you’re a long-time listener, there's always something new to discover about human-centred organisations, leadership and learning. Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts in the comments.To learn more about Impact, please visit:Our website: https://www.impactinternational.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-international_2/Dan Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/danjones87Professor Mark Levine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-levine-a737431bb/#Leadership #PsychologicalSafety #BystanderEffect #EmployeeVoice #LeadershipDevelopment #OrganisationalCulture #SpeakingUp