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174: How to Engage Debates Without Losing Civility

November 5, 2018 By Ron Kitchens Leave a Comment

174: How to Engage Debates Without Losing Civility

I get a choice every time I have to open my mouth: that it can be with civility and dignity and grace—or not. —Dana Perino On Today's Episode: Midterm elections are tomorrow, so today's topic of civility is perfectly timed. You'll be hearing from Carla Sones and Sarah Mansberger, Southwest Michigan First's in-house expert on leadership. Together, they share a wealth of knowledge about how to debate in a civil manner. Listen for insight on: What a civil conversation is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: Always Forward, art of debating, be nice, Carla Sones, civility, debating, development, growth, leadership, midterm elections, podcast, professional development, Ron Kitchens, Sarah Mansberger, voting

164: How to Unify Teams in an Ultra-Divided World

August 20, 2018 By Ron Kitchens Leave a Comment

164: How to Unify Teams in an Ultra-Divided World

The issues that divide us are second in priority to the way we respond to each other. —Lucas Ramirez On Today’s Episode: Lucas Ramirez, author of Designed for More How the term "murmuration” goes beyond birds and is important to leadership How unity drives all great teams Disagreeing without being disagreeable The importance of learning to redefine our flock The danger of over-identifying with smaller groups If you want to connect further with Lucas, you can find … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: Always Forward, art of disagreeing, Carla Sones, civility, Designed for More, development, growth, interview, leadership, Lucas Ramirez, murmuration, podcast, professional development, Ron Kitchens, Teams, unity

Civility: It Begins With Each of Us

April 18, 2018 By Ron Kitchens Leave a Comment

Civility: It Begins With Each of Us

I have been thinking a lot lately about civility. I asked a friend, who is famous for his joy, about how to stay positive and peaceful in today’s world. In response, he sent me an audio copy of Dr. Martin Luther King’s final speech known as his “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech. I have listened to it a half a dozen times this week and reread it almost as many times. Fifty years after they were spoken, Dr. King’s words haunt me, but at the same time, bring me incredible hope. In his final … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Communication, Community, Leadership Tagged With: civility, compassion, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Dream, Joy, Love, unity

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