#ListenFirst Project

Happy hashtag#ListenFirst Friday from Professor and Author Julia Minson, whose book 'How to Disagree Better' comes out on March 24th!

Be part of the solution by participating National Week of Conversation (April 6-12, 2026). Find opportunities to plug in at conversation.us

What if the key to reducing polarization isn’t agreeing more, but disagreeing better? For anyone working to strengthen dialogue in communities, organizations, or civic life, this book is a must-read Pre-order now (Out March 24th): disagreeingbetter.com/order/the-book #ListenFirst

Is there a problem in our community? Across the country, leaders are asking this question and working toward better conversations. Thank you to Nick D'Amuro, Rev. Jerad Morey, and Kristin Hansen for lending their voices to this effort. #ListenFirst #NationalWeekOfConversation

Join us tomorrow for a free workshop with Harvard Kennedy School professor Dr. Julia Minson, ahead of the release of her new book How to Disagree Better (coming March 24). 📅 March 16 🎟 Free workshop Register here: harvard.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Many people believe talking about difficult topics will only create more conflict. But avoiding conversation actually increases polarization. When we listen, ask questions, and stay curious, we create the space for real understanding. National Week of Conversation is April 6–12

New data shows trust in museums is rising—even as trust in many institutions declines. That makes storytelling spaces powerful places to bring people together. This July, the Better Together Film Festival will do just that. aam-us.org/2026/03/10/ame…

Did you catch this week's #ListenFirst Friday? Tune in and check out two creative resources for you that we love: Embodied Empathy and Playback Theatre.  Both engage nonverbal communication to convey emotion in a way that words alone can rarely do. youtube.com/watch?v=h1-Mv6…

30 days until America practices conversation. Listening tip: Ask “Can you tell me more about that?” It lowers defensiveness immediately. #NWoC Learn more and get involved at conversation.us

Would you like to be in Brazil this October for the first round of the Brazilian presidential elections? Apply to be among the 20 people in Stories Change Power’s delegation. Learn more about the opportunity in today's #ListenFirst Friday youtube.com/watch?v=lYm9kQ…

Happy Listen First Friday from the Department of Public Transformation team! Watch their Listen First Friday Video: youtube.com/watch?v=cEvKIo… Learn about the Activate Rural Learning Lab: publictransformation.org/activate-rural…

Our own @PearceGodwin will be speaking tomorrow (Friday) at a DRH-NCDD training on Bridging Across Political Differences, exploring practical approaches, limits, and lessons learned from real-world work across divides. Learn more & register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… @ncdd

Earlier this year, Civic Health Project and @ListenFirstProj Project released a white paper documenting the rapid expansion of the bridging movement across the country. From higher education to community institutions, demand for bridge-building and conflict-skills programming is no longer something organizations have to “sell.” Institutions are actively seeking it out. Check out the White Paper: docsend.com/view/u8tzqzaww…

Nonprofits face a turbulent 2026 as funding shifts, policy changes, and AI reshape the sector. Our Predictions 2026 package highlights what donors and experts expect — plus insights from Pearce Godwin on leading with unity in the year ahead. Read the full essay at: phlnthrp.com/4plFE3I And explore all 37 essays at: philanthropy.com/predictions

Join @ProbSolveCaucus Co-Chairs @RepBrianFitz & @RepTomSuozzi for a talk on bridging differences to help America thrive. The event will be held on Wed. 12/10 at 2PM PT/5PM ET at the USC Capital Campus. Partner: @StateBizExecs RSVP: bit.ly/cpf1210 @USCDornsife @USC

This #ListenFirst Friday, we invite you to learn about a new book from author Emily Kasriel: Deep Listening: Transform Your Relationships with Family, Friends and Foes. Learn more and connect with Emily at emilykasriel.com

Our founder @PearceGodwin will be moderating this @AspenInstitute Alliance for Social Trust panel tomorrow! Please join him. #ListenFirst aspeninstitute.org/events/empathy…

Join Listen First Project and Waging Dialogue for an "It Takes Two" interactive workshop on December 2nd that will focus on how to navigate holiday gatherings with loved ones across political differences. Register:us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

We hope that watching My Omaha and using the free discussion guide, can facilitate meaningful connections and conversations with your loved ones . The film will begin promptly at 4pm PST/ 7pm EST on Wednesday November 26.

Got plans the day before Thanksgiving? Break the tension with family and join us for a very special virtual screening of My Omaha. First 100 tickets are only $5! gathr.com/events/68a020c…