When voters went to the polls in October and November to select the next U.S. president, they were necessarily engaging in an adversarial process. Political campaigns are often as much about arguing against a candidate as they are about arguing for a candidate. But in the workplace, employees are looking for different, more nonadversarial interactions from their leaders.
Tough to Separate Personal Politics from Professional Discourse
The 2020 presidential election was one of the most divisive in modern U.S. history, and while it’s obviously difficult to discuss it without getting into a political discussion, the race also highlights differences in leadership styles.
