My latest post on Psychology Today looks at things you can do to encourage your quieter colleagues to speak up in meetings.:

One of the most frustrating things about working on a team can be when everyone is so risk-averse that they don't want to speak up and say what they think. There are many reasons for this. Some people have all the responsibility but none of the authority to make changes, so they lay low. Sometimes, it's a toxic work environment, and people fear real repercussions for speaking up. Racism and misogyny may keep certain members of the team quiet……Read the rest on Psychology Today.