How to Build a More Civilized Society, One Interaction at a Time
October 22, 2020
San Francisco, CA, October 21, 2020 — Is civility a lost art? Now more than ever, a refresher course on basic social graces seems abundantly needed. According to former political appointee, speaker and author Shelby Scarbrough, the core values of civility are trust, respect, courtesy, dignity, honor and humility. Scarbrough began her career in the White House Office of Presidential Advance, then became a protocol officer at the U.S. Department of State. Her latest book, Civility Rules!: Creating A Purposeful Practice Of Civility,shares how every citizen can embody these values to help build a more civilized society.
“While our civilization continues to advance, our capacity to live civilly―to appreciate our common humanity with empathy and humility―ironically dwindles daily,” Scarbrough says. “Even as we become more technologically connected, many of us feel increasingly disconnected and disengaged from each other.”
Scarbrough’s experiences in both public service and the private sector have given her a unique insight into the practices that lead to positive relationships and productive communication between individuals, countries and societies. Civility Rules! gives readers an opportunity to learn about the history, substance and significance of civility through the lens of George Washington’s “Rules of Civility,” a collection of 110 maxims that helped shape our country’s first president.
Scarbrough also draws upon personal experiences, real-life examples and a foundational belief that civility is integral to a democratic society; every citizen can make a difference by building a personal practice of civility.
“Civility is not an archaic concept of manners and politeness but rather a crucial component of a functioning democracy,” she emphasizes.
Scarbrough shows us how―with conscientious practice and patience―we can each contribute to the preservation of our democracy, one interaction at a time.
Throughout her career, Scarbrough worked with such notable figures as Pope John Paul II; Presidents Reagan, Bush, Ford, Carter and Nixon; President Lech Walesa of Poland; Queen Elizabeth and members of the Royal Family; Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher; and President Nelson Mandela of South Africa. As a member of Pres. Ronald Reagan’s advance team, she helped coordinate such landmark events as the Reagan-Gorbachev Moscow Summit, and was asked to serve as Deputy Lead in Washington, D.C., for President Reagan’s funeral. In 1990, Scarbrough founded Practical Protocol, LLC, a consulting and event-management firm that provides solutions for individuals, corporations and government clients in need of national and international diplomatic and business protocol services.
She now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she is an international speaker, entrepreneur and writer. For more information, please visit www.shelbyscarbrough.com.
Civility Rules! Creating A Purposeful Practice Of Civility
Publisher: Forbes Books
Release Date: November 17, 2020
ISBN-10: 1950863409
ISBN-13: 978-1950863402
Currently available for presale on Amazon.com.
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