As a Business Owner, Should You Make Your Personal Beliefs Public?The good, the bad and the bottom line of community involvement.

Q: Based on the backlash I've seen against business leaders who were open about their takes on social or other issues, I feel like as a company owner I have to keep my personal beliefs secret. That doesn't seem fair. What do you think?

A:A company's leaders are never truly off-duty. What you say and do, even after business hours, reflects on the company you lead. That's only fair; leaders derive much of their social standing and place in the community from their company roles.