The Association of Legal Administrators, Metropolitan Detroit Chapter, will present “The Civility Project, with Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson” during an online meeting on Wednesday, March 22, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
Americans are at their best when they can talk with another, disagree, even argue, but agree to keep the dialogue going. Unfortunately, too many people feel today like they can’t do that, and they have to avoid even speaking to people with whom they disagree. The Civility Project is changing that.
Journalists Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson have been longtime friends, despite their different perspectives on pretty much everything. The one thing they agree on is the importance of their friendship—which includes a healthy dose of disagreement and mutual respect.
The Civility Project (https://greatlakescivilityproject.com) seeks to bring people of opposing viewpoints together for healthy disagreement, personal interactions and constructive conversations. In this hour-long workshop, participants will engage in enlightening discussion, learn to listen to others, and learn why the listening is important.
Participants will learn how to:
• Agree to disagree
• Engage in civil conversation
• Build respect for each other’s humanity
• Learn to listen to other perspectives
• Use what you hear to challenge or affirm your own views
• Stay curious
• Agree to always return to the conversation
• See the person beyond their politics
• Understand that a conversation is not a competition
To register for the free online event, visit https://aladetroit.org and click on “events.” Participants are encouraged to invite co-workers, friends, and family. An Outlook Invitation with the Zoom link will be provided upon registration to share with guests.
