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  • Intercultural Communication

    Sandra Bodin-Lerner

    International Listening Association Let’s talk about Intercultural Communication  One of the great things about the International Listening Association (ILA) is that members come from diverse cultures and experiences.  Let’s tap into that and talk about Intercultural Communication!  Join us to discuss your own experiences and what you’ve learned or want to learn about Intercultural Communication….

  • Everyday Americans Bringing Common Sense to Congress

    Cheryl Graeve

    Polarization has accelerated over the last 40 years. Just when we need it most, our capacity to address our differences effectively has also declined. So, what is happening to counter this problem? CommonSense Americans are part of the bright spots to help resolve this issue today! In this session, we’ll share key principles and best…

  • National Week of Conversation: Kansas City Edition

    Kim Gile

    Join us for an evening of intentional bridge building during the National Week of Conversation! April is National Second Chance Month, observed in the United States during April since 2017. It is a “nationwide effort to raise awareness of the collateral consequences of a criminal conviction and unlock second-chance opportunities for people who have completed…

  • Watch Dialogue Lab: America, A Social Experiment

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    In 2022, 12 strangers joined Ideos Institute in an audacious social experiment: to test whether constructive dialogue is possible in today’s polarized culture, and if so, how it might be the first step in healing our nation. The hour-long documentary film chronicles the group’s journey as each individual shares their story, discovers common ground, and…

  • Celebrate conversation with Daily Haloha

    Amy Giddon

    Join us in the Daily Haloha app for a week of uplifting and thought-provoking daily questions that celebrate conversation and our shared humanity. Reflect, share, and hear from others – anonymously and judgment-free.  Download the app today for a 2-minute daily dose of humanity.  

  • Dialogue Lab 2023: Building Bridges Through Dialogue

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    If you want peace, you don’t talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies. -Desmond Tutu The practice of engaging critically and authentically with those you disagree with is an important competency and skill, especially in highly polarized and charged environments. Dialogue is fundamental to building this competency. Not only is it vital for…