E122 - Should Your Business Take Political Stances or Stay Silent?

In today's episode, Joe and Christie answer the question: "Should your business be political?" They discuss Expensify's political move during the recent election, why society benefits from staying out of  politics, the political roots of every business, and how WordPress remains a political space.   Listen in to learn why politics is present when running a business!   Episode Resources Leave an iTunes review or binge watch past episodes Send questions to [email protected] for the next Q&A pod Visit the WPMRR website   What to Listen For: Audio 00:00 Intro 02:08 What are you hiring for? 07:00 What's up with Joe and Christie? 10:45 Should your business be political? 11:30 Expensify's political move during the presidential election 16:15 The political stances of everyday functions 20:10 General rule: society benefits from staying out of politics 21:09 Taylor Swift and her apolitical stance 24:10 People support brands that reflect their own values 28:50 Businesses are deeply political 32:00 When it's not you on top making the decision 41:59 Being political online from a business perspective 45:12 Helping your company make a stand 46:55 People become political to be heard, to have their own voice 49:50 Your business is already political because it exists 55:50 WordPress has opened the gateway for anyone to publish their ideas 58:10 WordPress remains a political space