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Civility is a critical component of effective leadership. Whether in the warehouse or the political stage, good leaders control their temper. They show respect for others, even when they disagree.
Students at an Indiana prep school take a course in leadership ethics. During one program they
created the following set of six action steps:
- Stop the bashing style of rhetoric that makes conversations difficult.
- Agree to disagree with respect and integrity
- Challenge each other to be more informed and avoid “selective exposure.”
- Turn emotional criticism into productive dialog.
- Listen openly and strive to understand each
other’s viewpoint.
- Embrace positive change together.
The lack of civility that we have seen in politics since 2016 is best forgotten. The students in Indiana have set a better example.
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