What is Bad About Being Politically Correct?

Relationships are either enhanced or destroyed by the issue of political correctness. Some will claim that people now are easily offended while others want people to call out unacceptable behavior.  By definition, political correctness is “conforming to a belief that language and practices which could offend political sensibilities (as in matters of sex or race) should be eliminated.” So what happens when someone at work is offended by what someone says about politics, race, gender among others? Other than jeopardizing team cohesiveness, can the “offender” be putting the company at risk of a lawsuit?   

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Arturo Corral

Founder & Owner, Arturo has over 30 years of professional experience in management, sales development & training and diversity & inclusion. He has worked in 23 countries including cities such as Seoul, Montreal, Tokyo, London, Moscow, Sao Paulo, Madrid, Rome, Buenos Aires, Mexico City and Dubai, and in 45 U.S. states. His professional experience includes a diverse background in various industries such as executive in a Fortune 500 company, administrator for a state agency and managing satellite locations for a community college. Arturo’s volunteer experience ranges from holding the position of Co-Chair Diversity Business Council at the Conference Board, Board Chair for INROADS Midwest Region, Strategy Planning committee member for MERS Goodwill Board to presenter at The Forum on Workplace Inclusion Conference. He holds a master's degree in International Business and is ABD in a doctoral management program on Management Theory & Practice. He is also fluent in Spanish. And his alma mater is Northern Arizona University.

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