In an era marked by increasing partisanship and division, Lieberman’s approach to governance stands out as a beacon of bipartisanship and mutual respect. A Democrat who often crossed the aisle, his focus on building bridges rather than walls offers valuable lessons for today’s political climate.

While politeness is a good trait and certainly helps, think about how a sense of empathy could help our effort of civility in Carmel.

Promoting civility in the workplace is not simply a matter of being polite. Practicing civility is a textbook strategy for creating a positive and healthy employer environment, and it’s good for business.

Over the last few months, I have felt compelled to offer opportunities to promote civility in our community. Hosting successful events titled “We Can Do Better” with author Alexandra Hudson to discuss her book, “The Soul of Civility,” has shown me that our city is eager for more civil discourse.

Alexandra Hudson, author of the book, “The Soul of Civility,” returned to Carmel to continue the conversation about how we can nurture a culture of civility in our community. It was during the robust discussion session that we discovered a sad reality: fewer and fewer of us know our neighbors.

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, which is particularly appropriate to the discussion of civility. An estimated 1.3 billion people, which represents about 16 percent of the global population, experience significant disability. In local terms, approximately 16,000 Carmel residents have some type of disability.

In a recent writing, author of “The Soul of Civility” Alexandra Hudson notes a concerning trend toward hyper-partisanship. She attributes it to a misplaced sense of meaning (faith, family, friendship) and the inability to peacefully coexist. Her observation caught my eye as she described the symptoms, especially around political subjects.

Alexandra O. Hudson, author of “The Soul of Civility,” spoke about concepts in her book and answered questions from the audience during an event Jan. 10 at the Carmel Clay Public Library.

By Luci Snyder Winston Churchill once said, “Some people’s idea of free speech is that they are free to say what they like, but if anyone...

As the daughter of an etiquette expert, Alexandra O. Hudson has long believed in the importance of minding her manners.