Solutions Exchange - Workplaces and Polarization

Note: This *FREE* event is to be attended in person or online. (Promo code: BRAVER).

You will not need physical or virtual tickets in order to attend this event.

This Solutions Exchange event will focus on addressing political polarization in the workplace.

The workplace is one of the most diverse spaces in which we exist. Our coworkers often vary in age, race, and political alignment in ways our family and friends don't. How can we take these experiences into our daily lives? How do these experiences differ in the private sector, the public sector, large enterprises, and small businesses?

And remember, while you can avoid polarizing situations elsewhere, you probably can't quit your job!

Panelists:

Andrea Weckerle is a communications and management professional with a law background who helps individuals and organizations problem-solve.

She teaches Ethics and Conflict Communication at Georgetown University and is the author of the book Civility in the Digital Age: How Companies and People Can Triumph over Haters, Trolls, Bullies, and Other Jerks. She is also the host of the Ready Living Podcast, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

Her past experience includes founding and leading a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing online harassment, character assassination, misinformation, and violence, and helping design, develop, and implement alternative dispute resolution systems for Fortune 500 companies while working at an international professional services firm.

She has been quoted and published in media such as The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, the Guardian, Fortune, New York Daily News, The Christian Science Monitor, Chicago Tribune, U.S. News and World Report, CNN, and USA Today.

She holds a JD and an MA (MAIS) focused on Public Relations/Conflict Analysis and Resolution.

Kelly Featheringham is an award-winning ICF-credentialed leadership coach and strategic consultant. With nearly three decades in leadership and team development, Kelly has established herself as a premier expert in guiding a spectrum of leaders, from aspiring managers to C-suite executives.

As the founder and CEO of Team Leadership Solutions, LLC, Kelly has been at the forefront of strengths-based leadership development for over six years, driving collaborative team dynamics and fostering positive organizational cultures.

Her extensive experience in U.S. Government Foreign Affairs, negotiating, consensus-building, and leading diverse teams across international settings has equipped her with unique insights into managing complex team dynamics and strategic challenges. This background informs her holistic approach to developing leadership competencies that drive measurable improvements in decision-making, team cohesion, and organizational growth.

Kelly’s #1 best-selling book, "What's Your Ripple Effect?" introduces an innovative leadership framework and essential competencies for next-generation leadership, promoting self-leadership and exemplary conduct as the foundation for effective management. Her methods prepare leaders to embrace and leverage diversity, enhance team cohesion, and encourage forward-thinking leadership.

Moderator: Randy Lioz

Note: This *FREE* event is to be attended in person or online (Promo code: BRAVER). You will not need physical or virtual tickets to attend this event.

Event Zoom link will be sent to all attendees regardless of ticket type before the event.

*Tickets are Free, Donations Help Use promo code BRAVER during registration to get a free ticket. Donations beyond the free ticket support Braver Angels, 501(c)3.

Questions? Contact Lindsey Heitman at [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, Room 401-D, 901 G Street Northwest, Washington, United States