Engaging in Civil Discourse in Human RelationsCivil Discourse in human relations seems to be absent these days. In fact, much public and private communication is extremely polarized with defendants of differing positions setting up their arguments, their attacks, and their communication strategies to advance their agenda regardless of the relationship cost. The lack of communication ethics is a problem. How might we, as individuals, seek to better our communication environment so that it is more constructive and less polarizing? This podcast is a conversation with Dr. Laurie Moroco who has spent a significant period of her academic training and marketplace coaching in this very area.Dr. Laurie MorocoDr. Laurie Moroco has always been an advocate of competent and effective communication which she believes equips people with tools for successful personal and professional relationships. She obtained a BA in communication and public relations, an MA in Corporate Communication and a PhD in Interpersonal Communication and Ethics from Duquesne University. Being a lifelong learner, she dove into higher education and became a full-time tenured faculty member and chair of the Communication department at a college in western Pennsylvania. She was instrumental in building a 5-million-dollar media center on campus. She is now an Assistant Dean of Instruction at a college in Colorado, a professor, a certified master business coach, keynote speaker, a corporate leadership trainer, and a working mom of four children.Always believing in combining theory with action, Dr. Moroco has entrepreneurial roots and started her own business called Haute Choklet. She was a solopreneur who achieved success when her chocolate covered handmade treats appeared on the Rachel Ray show and at the Republican National Convention. Her businesses have been featured on MSN and Working Mother. After successfully blending 25 years of industry experience and teaching in higher education, Dr. Moroco now helps others become engaged leaders through professional development and leadership trainings.She wanted it all (a family, an educator, a published author, and a female business owner) and through hard work, perseverance and desire, she got it all. Laurie is passionate about mentoring other entrepreneurs and encouraging them to ELEVATE their success to the next level.I had a great discussion with Laurie and she addressed several topics during our time together:* Why she chose communication as an area of research

* A definition and introduction to Civil Discourse

* Why families are dividing over political discourse and disagreement

* Constructive ways organizations can engage differences among stakeholders

* Brave spaces vs. safe spaces

* Practical strategies for individual civil discourse

* Practical strategies for organizations on civil discourseEnjoy the episode!!Resources:* Dr. Moroco’s website

* Dr. Moroco’s Instagram

* Dr. Moroco on Linkedin

* How To Start A Difficult Conversation Cheat sheet – Free Resource

* A Nice Person’s Guide to Becoming More Assertive – Article