Why CEOs must take action on democracy and election integrity—and how they can do it – By Greg Behrman, Mary Beth Bruggeman, Nate Fick, Wes Moore and Jake Wood (Fortune) / Aug 27 2020
Let’s say you’re a CEO and you care about the health of our democracy.
And well you should: Participatory government is the bedrock on which our organizations have been built. It’s the source of the freedoms we enjoy. And it remains, in Abraham Lincoln’s words, our “last best hope” for advancing the ideals—equality, fairness and opportunity for all—of a good and just society.
To that end, you know that it’s imperative that our upcoming federal election on Nov. 3 be free, fair and accessible for all.
But if you’re like most top executives, you haven’t done anything about it. Perhaps this seems out of your lane as a business leader. Maybe you’re concerned that investors, employees and customers may hold different views and push back, causing challenges for your organization.
We understand. We’re CEOs, and we’ve grappled with these same issues.
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