In today’s episode, I’m revisiting an article I wrote a few weeks back — but this time, we’re going deeper. We’re talking about what it really means to “keep politics out of the workplace”… and why that phrase isn’t as neutral as it sounds.

I’m sharing real moments from my 20+ year career navigating hot-button issues in real organizations — from COVID protocols and BLM to reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ visibility — and how leadership responses (or silence) shaped the culture far more than any formal policy.

We’ll also get into:

• What the SHRM controversy revealed about the illusion of neutrality
• Why “staying apolitical” often just reinforces dominant beliefs
• A personal story of how conservative bias was framed as ‘professionalism’
• The leadership landmines I’ve had to navigate since 2006 — in one sentence each
• What it looks like to lead responsibly without weaponizing your values

If you’re a founder, manager, people leader, or HR pro — this episode will challenge your perspective, expand your empathy, and push you to lead with clarity, not comfort.

📍Mentioned in the episode: Read the Original Article

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