Listening Across the Divide: Leading Real Conversations in Polarized Times

Wed Nov 19 2025 at 10:00 am to 01:30 pm UTC-05:00

Silver Spring Civic Center | Silver Spring

The Center for Inspired Dialogue and Leadership
Publisher/HostThe Center for Inspired Dialogue and Leadership
Listening Across the Divide: Leading Real Conversations in Polarized Times
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Join us and learn to lead real conversations that drive positive change in these polarized times.
About this Event

Listening Across the Divide: Leading Real Conversations in Polarized Times

Conflicts have exploded everywhere, from the government shutdown to the removal of DEI, to heated debates on gender identity, to bike lanes. And now, even real conversations are shut down.

Yet real social progress requires a willingness to peacefully and constructively engage in challenging conversations.

Are you a leader of dialogue in your organization or community?

Join us for the Listening Across the Divide workshop, an introductory session for people who lead conversations toward social progress.

In this workshop, you will:

(1) Develop awareness and presence of being in polarizing dialogue

(2) Engage in listening as a tool for change

(3) Gain tools for leading conversations toward understanding, progress, and solutions

Who is this for: Leaders in organizations, communities, politics, business, government, colleges, universities, and anyone who wants to be a leader for change through dialogue.

Your registration includes a continental breakfast, and lunch will be served.



About The Center for Inspired Dialogue and Leadership

Konyka Dunson, Ph.D., is the Founder and CEO of The Center for Inspired Dialogue and Leadership, where conversations transform lives, organizations, communities, and our world. Our mission is to inspire, equip, and amplify leaders, in all settings, to engage the potential and power of dialogue to be a force for good in our world.



Agenda

🕑: 09:45 AM - 01:30 PM
Agenda

Info: 9:45 AM – Registration and Continental Breakfast ... 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM - Listening Across the Divide...
Lunch will be served at 12 PM


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Silver Spring Civic Center, One Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, United States

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USD 41.86 to USD 81.88

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