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Sunita Sah - Award-Winning Tenured Professor & Organizational Psychologist at Cornell University

Sunita Sah

Profile updated December 8, 2025
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DEFY: How To Speak Up When It Matters

EMPOWER VOICES. UNLEASH INNOVATION. BUILD A BETTER WORKPLACE.

Have you ever watched a great idea die in silence? Or seen a mistake go unchallenged because no one felt safe to speak up?

In today’s rapidly changing world, innovation depends on bold thinking—and bold thinking depends on people who are willing to speak up.

In this powerful and engaging keynote, Dr. Sunita Sah reveals why even your smartest, most well-intentioned employees often stay silent. Drawing from cutting-edge research on authority, influence, and compliance, she exposes the invisible forces that keep people quiet—and shows how this silence can cost companies innovation, trust, and performance.

But it doesn’t have to be this way.

With humor, insight, and practical tools, Dr. Sah empowers audiences with strategies to find their voice and speak up regardless of role or personality. She also inspires leaders to create psychologically safe cultures where ideas are welcomed, concerns are addressed, and creativity thrives.

HELPS YOUR ORGANIZATION TO:

  • Understand the hidden pressures that suppress speaking up —even in high-performing teams
  • Build cultures of constructive defiance that drive innovation and smarter decision-making
  • Develop leaders who encourage constructive dissent and foster inclusion without fear
  • Reduce burnout, frustration, and turnover by aligning employee actions with values
  • Improve communication, collaboration, and employee engagement
  • Drive better business outcomes—including profitability, productivity, and purpose

PARTICIPANTS ALSO RECEIVE:

  • A copy of Dr. Sah’s bestselling book "DEFY"
  • Meet, greet and book signing time with Dr. Sah

Whether you're navigating change, launching new initiatives, or seeking to unlock the full potential of your team—this talk will spark a culture shift. Expect your people to leave feeling inspired, courageous, and ready to speak up when it matters.

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Books by Sunita Sah

Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes - Book by Sunita Sah

Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes” (2025)

Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes

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