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Judges, Take Control of the Courtroom
The most frequent comment we hear at the Commission about reversing the slide toward incivility in the legal profession: have the judges take control. Someone told me just last week that associates in...
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Has America Lost Her Civility?
On November 8, I will vote for the first time in a presidential election. And that experience, which I have waited 16 years for, will always be overshadowed by what happened to me this spring. In...
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Put Down the Negativity: Letting Communication Work for Conflict Resolution
From the start, the word “conflict” alone likely brings feelings of distress, draining you of energy and hope. The word origins itself come from the Latin conflictus – the act of striking together; to...
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How To Debate Politics And Win A Moral Argument
A few weeks ago, a friend sent me an article called, How To Win Your Next Political Argument. It had some great takeaways. It pointed out that people rely more on emotions than fact, that belittling...
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Civility Is Good Sportsmanship
Sports separates “winners” from “losers.” And there is also the old adage that it isn’t whether you win or lose, but how you play the game. In other words, good sportsmanship counts—and...
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Civility in America – It Matters
It’s been a year since President Trump was elected. As expected, as an outsider to politics, he is not conducting business as usual. And his style? Decidedly “unpresidential” some would say. Others...
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Fight Through The Noise Using Civil Communication
Communication is crucial to a lawyer’s success. Whether you are engaging with a client, colleague, or the judiciary, it is imperative that your message is clear. However, as we are exposed to new forms...
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Workplace Civility: Leaders Can Make a Difference
It’s been a tough road to hoe in the civility business. Surveys and anecdotes about the caustic uncivil interactions in America—particularly in politics—abound. But there is a bright spot on the...
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Restoring Civility in Government
More than politeness, civility in government is the glue that holds our republic together. Discussion about civility tends to focus on good manners, or how people speak and behave. But that’s only part...
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Civility Inspires Confidence in the Rule of Law
Lawyers have a duty to represent their clients. At the same, they have a responsibility to the legal system and the quality of justice administered. These three sets of obligations are laid out in the...
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