Thanksgiving is the start of the Holiday Season. A time when we attempt to slow down long enough to connect with family and friends that we don’t see every day. Because we try hard to avoid topics that might escalate into uncivil conversations, we spend most of our time talking about food, football, and friendly but shallow small talk topics. This Holiday, I encourage you to try something different. In addition to planning your meal, take a few minutes to prepare a handful of

America is better when we work together  — yet unhealthy conflict continues to divide our workplaces, families, and communities. Unresolved conflict doesn’t disappear ; it spreads — fueling negativity, draining energy, and damaging relationships. But when leaders learn to turn conflict into connections, they ignite ripples of trust, teamwork, and civility that strengthen entire communities. This article highlights the benefits of bringing together local leaders from businesse

Five years ago, when COVID shut the world down, I stepped away from teaching, coaching, and writing the weekly Positive Leadership Articles I used to send to you. The break was healthy and needed — but it’s time to go back to work. The Crisis Civility America is at its best when we work together. But when conflict arises, too many people default to silence or violence  — they either fight and escalate the tension or flee and avoid the conversation altogether. And when people

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