TRUTHS
Now that the election results are in, it’s important that we find ways to band together. How can we open the doors for conversations in the middle? In the US, we are facing extreme polarization across party lines.

At Setser Group, we believe that this is the perfect time to leverage civil discourse. Civil discourse is engagement in conversation intended to enhance understanding. Imagine if every conversation we had came from this perspective. How many more ideas would we have? What doors could we open? 

Here are some ways that you and your team can dive into this approach today. 
TOOLS TO BOOST YOUR COMMUNICATION SUPER POWERS
This week we want to focus on improving our communication super skills. Here are some tools that will help you improve your communication, navigate difficult conversations and build bridges. Let us know which ones you explore. 
Bridges - Bridges is a unique platform that connects people by their differences (in politics, religion, race, and more) to foster understanding through safe, civil, one-on-one dialogues.

REAL Talk App - The REAL TALK® Mobile App is brought to you by DialogueWORKS, the communications experts behind the popular training program “REAL TALK: Creating REAL Conversations for Results,” and Dr. John R. Stoker, the bestselling author of Overcoming Fake Talk.

Long Walks App - Journal together, grow closer and support each other in a kind way. 

The Check-in App - For tricky conversations. The Check-in is really easy to use, with simple tips, plans and resources that will help you to be there for your friends. The app will take you through four easy steps – from planning where and when you’ll check in and what you might say, to deciding how best to support the people you care about.

VitalTalk App - Build your communication super powers. VitalTalk is non-profit, built on research, and aimed at social change. 
 
Check out these tools and share them with your team. The better we are at communicating, even when the conversations are challenging, the better we can navigate workplace and world challenges. Let’s grow together. Let’s become sherpas of courageous conversations in our communities.
THURSDAY TRIUMPHS
Take one of these implicit bias tests today to better understand yourself and others. Reflect on your results: In what ways do these biases impact your relationships across differences? How many relationships do you sustain across racial differences? Why? How many relationships do you sustain across class differences? Why? In what ways do your relationships shape your biases? How do you need to communicate differently as a result?
Learn about the Better Arguments Project. This research project is based on the premise that the severe fragmentation of American society is a direct threat to our democracy. To promote cohesion, they are deeply examining the multiple narratives that define the American story in order to forge greater consensus around the contours of American identity. 
*From the Better Arguments and Good Work Workbook
Read this article on How You Should Use Volunteering to Level Up Your Resume. Sometimes when you're making a career pivot, volunteer experience is the only thing that will get you in the door. Showcase your skills and leadership by adding those volunteer positions as separate positions in your resume and LinkedIn Experience section. Volunteerism is a great way to learn, communicate, and understand all aspects of an organization or a field you may wish to join.
 
Reflect on this Big 10 Ideas that Fuel Oppression. One of the first steps to understanding our country and each other is to include people in conversations, decisions, and choices. Where do we really stand on where we send our kids to school? Why do we move to the neighborhoods we do?
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