Business Steps up!

A global study of how business can improve civil discourse and reduce polarization in our society. Case studies, executive perspectives and new Morning Consult data from around the world.

Executive SummaryActions You Can Take
Case Study

Danish Communicators Seek to Improve The National Dialogue

Denmark’s K1

Perspective

Our Best Ideas Come From Our People

Doug McMillon, President and CEO, Walmart Inc.
Perspective

How Small Colleges Can Help Restore Civil Discourse

Bob Iuliano, President, Gettysburg College
Case Study

There is Bravery in Recognizing How Much We Must Learn

American University

The percent of people who said the inability to have respectful conversation is a major problem.
The top three topics that 2/3 of respondents said were difficult to talk about with those who disagree.
82% said people should be more respectful when talking with those with different views, but only 50% said they should spend more time doing so.
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Perspective

When Tolerance Grows, Our Country Thrives

Kimberly S. Greene, Chairman, President and CEO, Southern Company Gas
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Case Study

Confronting Our “Inner Elephant”

Open Mind Project
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Perspective

We Must All Strengthen the ‘Governing Center’

Suzanne P. Clark, President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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