You can do all the things, and feel right about your actions, and either nothing changes, things get worse, or the person you're trying to advocate for gets further marginalised. That person resigned and 5 others followed suit, including me. Would I have done something different despite predicting this outcome? Possibly. Moral courage is important but considerations about power, influence, status can provide the wisdom on how to apply moral courage that minimises damage done.
I spoke up. Used the company process, which I wrote 5 years earlier, to point out an obvious FDA regulatory violation. In a manner of speaking, they showed me the door. More to come ✍️ 📕
Thank you for writing about this. I spoke up recently about an injustice I perceived. From experience, I’ve learned that I’d rather have to clarify a statement or position than regret having been silent.
We've all heard these sayings (or their variations) before:
"Evil triumphs when good people do nothing to stop it."
"See something, say something, do something."
They are always worth repeating. Doing what is right deserves, and often requires encouragement. Thank you for this article, Dr. Burgart.
And when we act with moral courage - witnesses are more likely to believe they can be courageous too.
Moral courage is contagious.
Important piece!
You can do all the things, and feel right about your actions, and either nothing changes, things get worse, or the person you're trying to advocate for gets further marginalised. That person resigned and 5 others followed suit, including me. Would I have done something different despite predicting this outcome? Possibly. Moral courage is important but considerations about power, influence, status can provide the wisdom on how to apply moral courage that minimises damage done.
I spoke up. Used the company process, which I wrote 5 years earlier, to point out an obvious FDA regulatory violation. In a manner of speaking, they showed me the door. More to come ✍️ 📕
Thank you for writing about this. I spoke up recently about an injustice I perceived. From experience, I’ve learned that I’d rather have to clarify a statement or position than regret having been silent.
Once again, you have given the rest of us insights that were unconscious feelings perhaps but were not always available in the moment.
By shining a light on this area, I believe that you have given us the deep knowledge that, given the opportunity, will make us think. Applause!
Rae