"Can we just get along"  A return to civility.  Welcome back to the Superstar Communicator podcast! In today's episode, hosts Susan Heaton-Wright and Nick Simon are joined by special guest Diana Peterson More, a best-selling author and former employment lawyer. Together, they delve into the art of civil dialogue and the return to civility in today's challenging times. Diana shares insightful strategies for effective communication, using personal anecdotes and practical advice to navigate difficult conversations. From the power of "I" statements to the impact of the "lizard brain," this episode promises to offer valuable insights on how to foster understanding and find common ground in our interactions. So, join us as we explore the importance of courageous communication in cultivating a more harmonious and civil society.  Speaker Bios " Diana Peterson More" is a best-selling author and former practicing employment lawyer who specializes in helping clients navigate difficult conversations and opposing views in the workplace. She is known for her expertise in people strategies and organizational systems to support strategic workplace goals. Susan is also a blogger, guest columnist, and frequent conference presenter, and has been featured in CEO Magazine and on numerous podcasts. She is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations effectively communicate and overcome challenging conversations and opposition within meetings.   Key Topics Trusted Advisors: "But then, honestly, that and that's why I have kind of these trusted advisors because there are a few people that I didn't like for whatever reason, and I would kind of bend over backwards to be fair with those individuals, sometimes to my detriment." — Diana Peterson More 00:10:0700:10:24 The Challenge of Objectivity in Performance Evaluations: "So that that suggests to me that one can never be a 100% neutral." — Diana Peterson More 00:11:4400:11:48 Viral Topic: Survey on Worldviews Quote: "Most of us tend to speak more frequently with people who agree with us." — Diana Peterson More 00:14:1600:14:20 Empathy and Assumptions: "Listening without comment and really trying to understand is a way back, But it's difficult again because of that good old lizard brain." — Diana Peterson More 00:18:1600:18:28 Climate Change Conversations: "I tend to watch science programs on our public TV. One of them is called Nova. And I said they had just shown something where, the reason they finally figured out why the pyramids at Giza were built there because in that time frame, there was a finger of the Nile that came around." — Diana Peterson More 00:19:5100:20:07 The Proliferation of Online Media: "You can argue on opinions, but not on facts." — Diana Peterson More 00:23:5800:24:02 Conflict Management: "I'm a real believer in conflict management as opposed to conflict resolution. And that's because most or many, at least seemingly today, most conflicts arise from a difference in values, heritage, culture." — Diana Peterson More 00:24:1900:24:33 Diversity and Inclusion: "I went to Venice High School, which was extremely diverse, with races and ethnicities and religions. I mean, everybody was there, and we all learned how we could understand and get along with one another." — Diana Peterson More 00:28:4500:28:58 Rodney King and the LA Riots: "Can we all just get along?" — Diana Peterson More 00:34:3500:34:37 The Arc of Change: "The arc is always forward thinking and always to a better way." — Diana Peterson More 00:37:0700:37:10   "Influences on Writing": "Yeah. I was, interested to see, you've been, a lawyer executive officer and an HR lead, and I was just wondering how, which of those, would you say has influenced your writing the most?" — Nick Simon 00:03:2700:03:44 Viral Topic: Surprising Survey Data Surprising Survey Data: "The book is based on 3 years of survey data. Did the