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Civility, conversations on how to regain civility in society.

Civility, conversations on how to regain civility in society.

By Worldwide Civility Council

Incivility is running rampant throughout society. It doesn’t have to be this way. Civility enables us to have important, difficult discussions without destruction.

We have the power to turn it around, in order to re-create the kind of world we are willing to leave to our children and grandchildren.

Please join the Worldwide Civility Council as we work to restore civility to society.
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Civility speaks, with Robert Sachs

Civility, conversations on how to regain civility in society.Jul 19, 2020

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Civility Rules - Interview with Shelby Scarbrough

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Russ Charvonia, President of Worldwide Civility Council discusses Civility with Shelby Scarbrough, author of Civility Rules!

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Tolerance and Forbearance

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Discussion on Tolerance and Forbearance as it relates to Freemasonry.  A discussion with Most Worshipful, Philip Durell. A rebroadcast from The Schoolmate Project, July 2022.

Jul 31, 202245:28
Short Talk Bulletin podcast on Civility

Short Talk Bulletin podcast on Civility

This is a rebroadcast of the Short Talk Bulletin podcast interview with Russ Charvonia on the Urgency of Civility.  Short Talk Bulletin is a Masonic publication and podcast with a Masonic focus. It is published by the Masonic Service Association of North America.

Apr 24, 202212:59
The Oscan slap and Civility

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Thought provoking comments from Robert Sachs on Civility and the Oscar slap.  This episode is meant to stimulate your thoughts on the subject. 

Apr 17, 202203:58
The Civility Mosaic book review

The Civility Mosaic book review

A review of the new book, A Civility Mosaic written by Russ Charvonia and Michael Ashley.  The reviewer is Robert Sachs. This podcast is dated April 9, 2022.

Apr 09, 202203:35
Live in their World Civility interview

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Interview with Dr Robin Rosenberg, Ph.D. ABPP Clinical Psychologist, of Live in Their Word on Civility Training in the workplace.

Jan 03, 202251:52
Harmony and Civility

Harmony and Civility

Harmony is when a peace exists that has heart and mutual accord.  An on-the-level understanding is essential.  A tool to support and further this is civility.

Part of the Civility Speaks series by Robert Sachs.

Oct 27, 202121:27
Incivility towards oneselves

Incivility towards oneselves

Civility Speaks series by Robert Sachs.  The topic of this podcast is "Incivility Toward Oneself". 

Jun 23, 202121:08
CIvility and Fighting to Understand

CIvility and Fighting to Understand

An interview with Ted Wetzel of Fighting to Understand.  Mike Neben, Vice President of the Worldwide Civility Council and Ted discuss how Civility is a critical tool in the fight to change something bigger than yourself. 

May 10, 202118:27
Clear and Civil Speech, Noble Speech

Clear and Civil Speech, Noble Speech

Robert Sachs discusses the topic of Clear and Civil Speech, Noble Speech. This podcast is part of the Civility Speaks series by Robert Sachs.

This podcast also introduces the Urgency of Civility Conference to be held virtually on May 18-19, 2021.  More information can be found at https://urgencyofcivility.org

Mar 29, 202111:07
Civility and the Cancel Culture

Civility and the Cancel Culture

The Path of Civility author, Robert Sachs, looks at the social, cultural, and political aspects of this new maligned concept and its implications to civility. Presented to you by the Worldwide Civility Council.

Mar 21, 202118:09
The value of listening deeply and the impact on Civility

The value of listening deeply and the impact on Civility

Taking the time to listen deeply is a critical component of Civility. From Civility Speaks series of podcasts by Robert Sachs dated February 9, 2021.

Feb 14, 202116:50
Civil unrest in the US Capital and the impact on Civility

Civil unrest in the US Capital and the impact on Civility

Civility Speaks podcast series dated January 11, 2021.  By Robert Sachs.  Discussing Civil unrest in the US Capital and the impact on the topic of Civility.   Insights on how Civility can help move us forward. 

Jan 24, 202118:20
Breaking Bread, building bonds

Breaking Bread, building bonds

This is part of the Civility Speaks series by Robert Sachs. The title of this episode is "Breaking Bread, Building Bonds". It was first broadcast December 21, 2020.

Jan 03, 202126:51
Civility Speaks Holiday edition 2020

Civility Speaks Holiday edition 2020

Civility Speaks with Robert Sachs.  The December 9, 2020 holiday edition of Civility Speaks.

Dec 20, 202019:20
Civility and Current Events

Civility and Current Events

The November 19, 2020 episode of Civility Speaks with Robert Sachs.  The topic of this podcast is current events and how they relate to Civility.

Dec 14, 202022:53
Returning Civility to Society

Returning Civility to Society

A discussion with Russ Charvonia and Mike Neben on Returning Civility to Society. Sponsored by the Worldwide Civility Council, Inc.

Dec 06, 202019:46
Civility Speaks, speaking truth

Civility Speaks, speaking truth

The latest Civility Speaks podcast.  Topic is speaking truth and civility.  From Civility Speaks, by Robert Sachs. 

Nov 22, 202027:23
Civility and Disobedience

Civility and Disobedience

Today's podcast is a discussion by Robert Sachs of Civility, civil disobedience, and the skill it takes to use this wrathful civility tool with good intention.

This is a rebroadcast of Civility Speaks, podcast 9.

Oct 18, 202027:13
Civility and compassion, talking with someone who really disagrees with you
Oct 04, 202018:16
Civility and Masonry

Civility and Masonry

A discussion of Civility and Masonry with Russ Charvonia, a Past Grand Master of Masons in California as well as President of the Worldwide Civility Council. This was a discussion on Meet Act and Part podcast of September 23, 2020.

Sep 27, 202001:02:15
Thoughts on restoring civility in government

Thoughts on restoring civility in government

Interview with Cassandra Dahnke and Tomas Spath of the Institute for Civility in Government on methods of restoring Civility in the Federal Government. The Interview was conducted by Russ Charvonia of the Worldwide Civility Council.

Sep 20, 202054:16
Discussion of the history and work of the Worldwide Civility Council

Discussion of the history and work of the Worldwide Civility Council

An interview with Russ Charvonia, President of the Worldwide Civility Council.   Russ is interviewed by Robert Sachs.   Robert is the author of the Path of Civility, Perfecting the Lessons of a President by Applying the Wisdom of a Budda.

Sep 13, 202026:22
4 Levels of Compassion

4 Levels of Compassion

In the 4 levels of compassion as taught by the Buddha, the first 2 are more pacifying or peaceful in nature.  Civility inspired by such looks like the civility we would expect.  But, there are some challenges.

This is a. rebroadcast of Civility Speaks with Robert Sachs dated August 12, 2020.

Sep 06, 202016:36
Shock and Civility

Shock and Civility

Many of us feel as though we are dealing with one shock after another - the pandemic, the environment, social unrest, political divisiveness - all presented to us by a media that prescribes to "If it bleeds, it leads."  How do we step back from this assault to our senses and ability to live sanely and civilly?

A rebroadcast of the Shock and Civility podcast of Civility Speaks with Robert Sachs dated August 3, 2020.

Aug 30, 202013:55
Civil Dialogue in Uncivil Times

Civil Dialogue in Uncivil Times

Discussion with Dr Clark Olson on Civil Dialogue in UnCivil Times.  A rebroadcast of Hot Media with Bob Mann episode 136 dated July 31, 2020.

Aug 23, 202026:26
Transforming the Three Poisions

Transforming the Three Poisions

Civility is most effective when we treat all with equity and equanimity.  To do this, our words, outer behaviors, and actions need to be met with an attitude and intention free of confusion, attachment to self-serving perspectives, and aggression - the Three Poisons identified by the Buddha and all Enlightened Beings.  Washington's Freemasonry taught him the same.

This is a rebroadcast of the Civility Speaks podcast series by Robert Sachs

Aug 16, 202024:38
Civility and Breaking Bread

Civility and Breaking Bread

From the Civility Speak series by Robert Sachs. How we can learn, practice, and perfect our civility skills as we "break bread" again with partners, families and friends.

Aug 09, 202021:44
Youth and Civility, how the Masonic Youth order leaders view Civility

Youth and Civility, how the Masonic Youth order leaders view Civility

An honest discussion of Civility and how various Masonic Youth orders view the topic.  Russ Charvonia hosts a discussion with Julianna Barnes, Miss California Job's Daughter, International;  Holly Winter, Member of the Grand Executive Committee of Rainbow Dean of the Grand Cross of Color and representative to CT and RI; Eddie Mendoza, Jurisdictional Master Councilor of Southern California DeMolay.

Further information on the Masonic Youth Groups can be found at the following web sites:  

Maons4Youth.org

DeMolay.org 

CAJDI.org 

GoCARainbow.org

Aug 04, 202058:34
Civility similarities, George Washington and The Budda

Civility similarities, George Washington and The Budda

Explore the similarities in how George Washington and The Budda viewed civility. 

Jul 26, 202020:46
Civility speaks, with Robert Sachs

Civility speaks, with Robert Sachs

Part of an ongoing discussion regarding Civility presented to you by the Worldwide Civility Council.  Further information can be found at www.civilitycouncil.org

Jul 19, 202023:57
Civility, the power of two words. yes, and.....

Civility, the power of two words. yes, and.....

Today's podcast is a presentation by Russ Charvonia at a roundtable hosted by Steve Martin on Jun 4, 2020 in Washington state. The topic is Civility and the power of two words:  yes, and.

Jul 13, 202021:28
Civility, how I can become a better person and help make the world a better place

Civility, how I can become a better person and help make the world a better place

Presentation by Sam Roberts on his thoughts of how to use civility to become a better person and help make the world a better place. This presentation was given at a Masonic gathering in Washington state on April 23, 2020.

Jul 05, 202038:29
Civility, how we lost it, challenges,  and how we can regain it

Civility, how we lost it, challenges, and how we can regain it

Interview with Russ Charvonia on Civility, difficult conversations, how we lost civility, the challenges of practicing civility during a global pandemic and what we can do to restore civility.

Jun 06, 202025:21
Conversation on Civility and Masonry with Russ Charvonia

Conversation on Civility and Masonry with Russ Charvonia

This is a conversation with Russ Charvonia on Civility, Masonry and how the Masonic Family Civility Project can help Masons to improve themselves. Russ is interviewed by Maynard Edwards of the Tiler's Place.  This is an edited rebroadcast of the Tilers Place, a podcast of the Supreme Council of the Scottish Jurisdiction. 

Jun 03, 202010:20