The Politicized Workplace is Here. Five Strategies for Executives to Lead Through It Rather Than Around It

In recent years, a coordinated wave of ideologically driven policies, legal actions, and executive orders has reshaped workplace norms across multiple industries. While much of the attention has been placed on the external conflicts caused by these challenges, there are also internal conflicts that deserve equal scrutiny. Politics. To be specific, expressed political identity within the workplace. Today, it’s no longer a question of whether politics belong in the workplace. The question is how leaders will respond. This article outlines five strategic responses for executives to consider in navigating a politicized workplace.