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But here’s the cold, hard, spreadsheet-certified reality check, stripped of all the feel-good fluff: Mandating a true, high-cost-of-living wage for every single employee, at every single business size, in every location, is a beautifully intentioned economic catastrophe. Let's stop talking about Jeff Bezos for one second, and start talking about Brenda’s Bakery and why she’s about to have to fire her kid.

But here is the harsh truth I see as a career coach: Prioritizing popularity actively works against your managerial effectiveness.