Rooted in Decency

Finding inner peace in a world gone sideways

It’s not hard to find examples of bad behavior these days. Whether we're looking at the increase in toxic workplaces, blatant deceptions, or violent reactions to everyday events, lack of respect and integrity in society today has people asking, What happened to common decency?

Practical Tips for Bridging Divides

Drawing on sources from neuroscience to ancient moral philosophy, Rooted In Decency delivers surprising insights about how we got into this uncivil state and how we can get out of it. Explore topics such as:

• How today’ culture affects the way we think, feel, and act in unexpected ways
• Practical steps to take right now,  to find more inner peace amidst the divisiveness
• How to communicate with people when we disagree in a way they might actually listen

Define Your Moral Compass

Core values can help guide your decisions, but which ones matter? Rooted In Decency builds on extensive research to help you create your moral compass and to know how to use it to navigate today’s complex issues. Skip ahead to Part 3 of Rooted In Decency for topics like:

• Which four core human values show up over and over in leadership books, self-help guides, and wellness research—and why?
• How can Value Continuums provide a framework to help you decide where the lines are in the gray, nuanced areas of today’s moral dilemmas?
• How can you explain your values in a way other people understand and respect?

Engaging, Conversational Tone

Rooted in Decency is written in straightforward language for a busy audience. The chapters are brief conversations that each offer "a-ha" insights that may change the way you see today's culture, and offer practical steps for how we can move forward toward more cooperation and trust.

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