General Info
Addressing America’s eroding state of public discourse is paramount. What if we Leaned In and listened to one another, explored facts, weighed options, were ok with disagreement, and worked to determine where our many ideas and beliefs overlapped? The way we talk with each other makes a difference. Intentional dialogue is yet another way of talking that serves a critical purpose. Through dialogue, people who seem opposed can change the way they view and relate to each other even as they maintain the commitments that are the foundation of their views and beliefs.
Civility in america
Civility in america
- 93% of Americans indicate that we have a civility problem with 68% saying it is a major problem.
- The majority (89%) report that their workplace is civil.
- A civil workplace positively affects job performance.
- Few people actually respond to incivility in the workplace when it does occur.
- More than half of Americans expect the tone and level of civility to decline over the next few years.
- Social media is perceived as a top source of incivility. This has increased since 2012 and plays a negative role.
- Americans support broad solutions including parents teaching children, training in the workplace, and a national campaign to name a few.
- Most Americans (88%) are willing to take at least one action to address civility and their focus is often personal.
