Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A dissenter can improve a team’s decision—even when they’re wrong.
This week on our podcast, Lavin Voices, we sat down with Lavin Exclusive Speaker Jay Van Bavel, Professor of Psychology and Neural Science at NYU and award-winning co-author of The Power of Us.
In this clip, he explains why the first dissenter gives everyone else permission to share doubts, challenge assumptions, and surface ideas that might otherwise stay hidden. But productive disagreement needs boundaries. That's why Jay also shows leaders how to distinguish constructive criticism from personal attacks and publicly reward the kind of dissent that strengthens the group.
Jay is a top expert on group identity, cooperation, and team performance. His practical, research-backed keynotes help leaders build cultures where people feel connected to the group and safe enough to speak honestly in service of its success.
Enjoyed this clip? Watch the full episode and learn more about Jay at the link in bio!
A dissenter can improve a team’s decision—even when they’re wrong.
This week on our podcast, Lavin Voices, we sat down with Lavin Exclusive Speaker Jay Van Bavel, Professor of Psychology and Neural Science at NYU and award-winning co-author of The Power of Us.
In this clip, he explains why the first dissenter gives everyone else permission to share doubts, challenge assumptions, and surface ideas that might otherwise stay hidden. But productive disagreement needs boundaries. That's why Jay also shows leaders how to distinguish constructive criticism from personal attacks and publicly reward the kind of dissent that strengthens the group.
Jay is a top expert on group identity, cooperation, and team performance. His practical, research-backed keynotes help leaders build cultures where people feel connected to the group and safe enough to speak honestly in service of its success.
Enjoyed this clip? Watch the full episode and learn more about Jay at the link in bio!
