James Miller and I had a candid discussion about the state of civil behavior in America. He's a terrific interviewer, and be sure to...

I had the pleasure of speaking with Shelley Irwin of The Shelley Irwin Show at WGVU PBS NPR about bringing civility back to society. We...

“Respect is how to treat everyone, not just those you want to impress." Richard Branson Narrative Workplace incivility is nothing new....

“Zero-sum thinking is the enemy of progress. The best outcomes happen when we lift each other, not tear each other down.” – Adam Grant  ...

“Friendship is [re]born at the moment when one man says to another:  ‘What! You too? I thought that no one but myself . . .’” — C.S....

What is gratitude? A beautiful definition is “ to be warmly or deeply appreciative of kindness or benefits received .” Real-life examples...

"The dinner table is a sacred place. A space where the family gathers, stories are told, and laughter is shared. Interruptions only steal...

So if you're walkin' down the street sometime And spot some hollow, ancient eyes Please don't just pass 'em by and stare As if you didn't...

"Cliques can make or break you in high school.  If you’re in, you’re untouchable.  If you’re out, you’re invisible." Anonymous High...

“A great fire burns within me, but no one stops to warm themselves at it, and...

The degree to which people within our community are emotionally intelligent affects how civil our society will be. Emotional Intelligence...

In business, there is an unspoken rule that when one party provides value to another gratis, the favor will be returned sometime in the...

Few people enjoy discussing litigation. It evokes images of aggressive attorneys, lengthy depositions, and court battles. Depending on...

With the return of the school year, why not focus on creating a civil environment to learn and teach? Much has been written about what...

I rarely ask readers to watch a video. However, this is one time when I will beg you—yes, beg—to spend 15 minutes learning about one of...

According to  research by UKG Workforce Institute , 86% of employees feel that different voices at their organization aren't heard...

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted in July 1990. This bipartisan landmark legislation was significant in helping...

Feeling respected is a fundamental human need. Respect is something we immediately perceive when interacting with others. It springs from...

Ten Tips to Foster Civility National Civility Month is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. It was created to encourage people and...

Anxiety is prevalent in most organizations. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) estimates that 19% of US adults (1 in 5 of...