(Recorded 1-20-25)

I'm excited to launch the first installment of my workplace podcast series. So many of you have been kind enough to express your enthusiasm and to share your thoughts for subjects. I am hoping that you enjoy today's episode and that, as I continue with more, they become a regular part of your content consumption.

I'm trying to keep the episodes authentic and practical. That is to say, you're going to get the real me, for better or for worse. If I'm in a hotel room when as idea strikes, I will film in a hotel room. If I just finished coaching a softball practice, sadly you may have to endure that as well. I will "go there" when I think it's necessary, but not simply to create chaos or controversy. The workplace is complicated. Nuance must continue to exist. And, we absolutely have to continue to challenge ourselves and each other.

Apropos of the above, one topic that was suggested over and over again was politics in the workplace. And, given that yesterday was Inauguration Day, this seems like a perfect place to start.

And, of course, Go Birds.

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Michael S. Cohen is a partner in Duane Morris’ Employment, Labor, Benefits and Immigration Practice Group. He concentrates his practice in the areas of employment law training and counseling. Michael is a nationally-recognized thought leader on workplace culture and human resources issues. He has trained and counseled employers throughout the country and regularly conducts more than 200 trainings each year.

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