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I am among the majority of Americans who are becoming increasingly more unsettled over the negative tone of political discourse. According to a Pew Research Center report (link below), 61% of Americans say respectful discourse is very important, but only 25% say the current discourse is appropriate.

We can do better if we want. In this episode of The Spirit of Leading podcast I declare myself, as a political independent, to also be, what I call, a PROGRESSICON. Listen to learn what that is and why I have coined the label and claim it for myself and others who believe as I do–that we must turn the corner on our incivility in political discourse.

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Article: Few Americans see national political debate as ‘respectful.’