Navigating political conversations or politically charged topics at the office requires finesse, especially as we transition to a new administration. In this month's meeting, Ethan Baker, Mayor of Troy, will discuss the dos and dont's of handling politics in the workplace, including:
- Legalities for employers: what should remain off limits in the workplace
- How to use active listening and empathy to validate others
- How to encourage healthy discourse without supporting full debates
- Tips for demonstrating grace in winning or losing
About the presenter: Mayor Ethan Baker
Ethan has been a principled and dedicated public servant, committed to a robust and growing business environment, along with safe and community centered-neighborhoods for individuals and families. Initially elected to Troy City Council in 2015, he was elected Troy Mayor in November 2019. Aside from his role as Mayor, he is the Vice-Chair of the Troy Downtown Development Authority; Chair of the Global Troy Advisory Committee; Member of the Local Development Finance Authority, U.S. Commissioner (Vice Chair) for the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, Troy Attorney specializing in Elder Law & Estate Planning, Business Law, and Real Estate, and more.
Ethan received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from University of Southern California and Juris Doctorate from Whittier College School of Law, graduating Magna Cum Laude; and a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.
Ethan and and his wife Bethany are blessed to have three wonderful children—Arden, their 16-year-old daughter; Canaan, their 14-year-old son; and Aven, their 11-year-old daughter.
