Leadership Now Project’s Post

I've felt that a lot of the coverage of business engagement in politics this cycle has missed the plot -- and the true depth of engagement by thousands of executives across the country to protect democracy. Here's my Letter to the Editor of the NYTimes posted today making that point. "To the Editor: In “American Business Can’t Risk Another Trump Term” (editorial, Oct. 20), you rightly recognize the need for business leaders to vocally oppose the risks posed by former President Donald Trump. You highlight Stephen Schwarzman and Elon Musk, who support Mr. Trump, as loud voices with large platforms, but they don’t represent the thousands of business leaders nationwide who our polling shows are deeply concerned about democracy. Leadership Now members across the country are actively working to protect it. Leadership Now members in Wisconsin and Arizona and senior executives across multiple industries have taken public stands against election denial, supported poll workers and mobilized their peers to offer time off for voting. Nationally, business leaders have signed our call for candidates to respect the election results and have endorsed Kamala Harris for her character and commitment to the rule of law. While your call to action is appreciated, implying that business is silent overlooks these efforts. Highlighting courageous examples can inspire others to join the pro-democracy business and civic leaders who are essential to protecting our nation." Leadership Now Project Roy E. Bahat