Keep politics on the agenda. I mean talk about it, make it a part of normal conversation for positive reenforcement. Politics will creep in, but keeping it pos

Keep politics on the agenda. I mean talk about it, make it a part of normal conversation for positive reenforcement. Politics will creep in, but keeping it positive and light should help (but won't prevent) to keep bad feelings from taking dominance. You're a team, play for the team. EDIT: On some more reflection: Try to honestly assess yourself and how YOU interact with other people. Are you a positive influence? Do you facilitate cooperation and openness? You, as a founder, are a significant (if not the primary) role model in your company.