Facilitating A More Perfect Union: A Guide for Politicians and Leaders - Softcover

Menken PhD, Dawn

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798514705337

Publisher: Independently published, 2021

Synopsis

A radical approach to political discourse!

Facilitating a More Perfect Union addresses the discourse and division seizing the current political landscape. The ideal resource for politicians, social change agents, and impassioned citizens who believe that politics should be aspirational, and that politicians should speak to our highest ideals.

This useful guidebook presents new, leading-edge ideas, strategies and solutions based on advanced social psychological concepts. When these are applied to political discourse, leaders can be inspirational and educational, not divisive and disparaging. With examples from the current U.S. political arena, this book will help leaders and social change agents to:

• Harness and manage unpredictable moments
• Facilitate polarization
• Inspire the public and connect with their own aspirations
• Meet and deal with criticism and attack
• Understand their “opponent” — and use psychological skills to deepen their oppositional research by learning from the “trump-speak"
• be more confident in public-speaking situations
• recognize and navigate "identity politics”
• cut through political maneuverings, craft meaningful positions, and advance awareness and dialogue.

Leaders from all industries will find valuable insights that enhance their public speaking impact. Packed with ground-breaking ideas and examples, this paradigm-shifting manual is a gift to all who long to use power authentically and with integrity.

About this title

About the Author

Dawn Menken, Ph.D. has been working in the field of psychology and facilitator development for over 35 years. She is an internationally respected educator, therapist, leadership coach, and conflict resolution specialist. She co-founded the Process Work Institute, a not-for-profit graduate school dedicated to the training of facilitators, where she co-created its masters programs and served as academic dean for more than a decade. In all of her endeavors, she is moved to improve social discourse and inspire more meaningful civic engagement.

Dawn is a thought leader and change agent who brings her gifts to a variety of sectors. Her parenting book, Raising Parents Raising Kids: Hands-on Wisdom for the Next Generation, offers a groundbreaking approach to parenting and has been described as "... a must read for everybody who cares about the state of our relationships and our world." She is the creator of Teens Rise Up (TRU), a cutting-edge program that empowers and educates young people to step into their leadership, engage in honest dialogue and co-create more welcoming school communities. She is also the author of Speak Out! Talking About Love, Sex and Eternity, a book of personal essays that explores themes of marginalization, relationships, and the essence of community. She is based in Portland, Oregon.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798514705337
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160