(08-23-2017 03:45 PM)BeerCat Wrote: (08-23-2017 03:14 PM)SeniorBearcat Wrote: (08-23-2017 03:09 PM)BeerCat Wrote: (08-23-2017 03:04 PM)SeniorBearcat Wrote: I'm losing track of causes I should be losing sleep over because it might offend somebody..."In God We Trust" since 1957 on paper currency must go, take down the statues, gender neutral bathrooms, that's (insert Racism), etc etc etc. How many of these groups are looking to “bait” a white person (OBVIOUSLY with a privileged background) into acting / commenting, so that they can be quickly shamed.
Big fan of Bill Hybels and he opened up the 2017 GLS summit with the question of "How do leaders lead in an era of divisiveness and disrespect?" The solution has to begin with me as a leader...respect everyone always. Our world has a civility problem, and it needs leaders to change the course of our world….then went on to talk about rules for respect and civility that are lacking nowadays.
Were those fellas who were doing the Nazi salute and screaming obscenities acting with respect and civility?
Not a chance in h*ll. Were the students who staged a walkout at a graduation ceremony of a keynote speaker acting with respect and civility?
Nope but you only mentioned white, privileged people being baited. Respect and civility is great as long as it goes both ways.
Respect people always...must go both ways. Only mentioned "white, privileged" because of the current media narrative today. Just looking at my notes from Hybels talk, talking about the disrespect from both sides of the aisle, disrespect between numerous groups in America. Easier said than done looking at his rules below...imagine if politicians could have engaging, respectful disagreements while working for the people
10 rules for respect every leader must obey
1. Leaders set the example of how to differ with others without demonizing them.
2. Leaders must set the example of how to have spirited conversations without drawing blood.
3. Leaders must not interrupt others who are talking and must not dominate the conversation.
4. Leaders must set the example of limiting their volume levels and refuse to use belittling words.
5. Leaders must set the example of being courteous in word and deed.
6. Leaders must never stereotype.
7. Leaders must apologize when they’re wrong.
8. Leaders must form opinions carefully and stay open minded if better information comes along.
9. Leaders must set the example of showing up when they say they will show up.
10. Leaders must set rules of respect and enforce them relentlessly.
Civility code
1. We will greet each other and acknowledge each other.
2. We will say please and thank you.
3. We will treat each other with respect.
4. We will be direct, sensitive and honest.
5. We will address incivility whenever it occurs.