It’s no secret that political division is on the rise, and an impending presidential election will only draw attention to the rifts between the sides. Political division has seeped into every facet of our lives, including the workplace, making this issue one that leaders need to be aware of and proactively manage.

At the same time, we are facing unprecedented low levels of employee engagement. This trend has the potential to be worsened by political division in the workplace.

In light of these dual challenges of division and low engagement, Michael Stallard writes that we, as leaders, need to reassess how we manage our teams and cultivate workplace cultures. This starts with training leaders on how to cultivate cultures of connection that can overcome political division.

Read Michael's full thoughts and recommendations in this SmartBrief on Leadership article.

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