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August Chapter Meeting: Daring to Disagree: Building Civility, Connection & Community in Divisive Times (Virtual)

 

August 07, 2025 | 8:00 AM CDT - 9:00 AM CDT
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MT|SHRM Monthly Chapter Meeting

Daring to Disagree: Building Civility, Connection & Community in Divisive Times

Presented by: Devin C. Hughes, Chief Inspiration Officer, Devin C. Hughes Inc.

The U.S. Surgeon General recently announced that Americans are in an “epidemic of loneliness.” After everything we’ve experienced the past few years, this probably isn’t all that shocking—though it is concerning. Beyond individual impact, this sense of loneliness and isolation profoundly affects worker performance, engagement, and productivity.
So, what can HR leaders at all levels do to combat this epidemic and set our people up for success in and out of the workplace?
Devin will offer research-backed strategies for building a culture of civility and authentic connections, implementing best practices, and creating a work environment where people feel like they matter. He will explore our role at work and how we can develop empathy and understanding for others’ experiences. Get actionable strategies and insights on fostering a sense of belonging, recognize employees with meaning, and invest in their development and coaching to create connections in in-person, remote, or hybrid workplaces.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identifying negative workplace patterns: Learn how to recognize unhealthy dynamics within your team and ways to address them before they escalate.
  • Mitigating the costs of conflict: Discover actionable steps to reduce the high costs of workplace conflict and disengagement and foster a more connected, productive environment.
  • The latest research to understand workforce trends and dive into what it means for employees to be connected.

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Certification:1 SHRM and HRCI recertification credits have been submitted for review.

Thank You To Our Presenter:

Devin C. Hughes, Chief Inspiration Officer, Devin C. Hughes Inc.

Devin C. Hughes is an influential speaker, renowned author, and authority on organizational culture and team development. He coordinates the work environment with objectives to support leaders and teams in enhancing growth and involvement. His considerable knowledge of employee engagement strategies, revamping corporate atmospheres, and overseeing talent grants him a distinctive outlook on propelling his clients toward constructive development and change. His non-traditional and creative views on business and leadership have achieved worldwide recognition. He has been called upon to connect with leaders and organizations across diverse fields, from State Farm to Disney, Lockheed Martin to Eli Lilly, encompassing large corporations,
entrepreneurs, and government entities. Devin adeptly blends humor, insight, and expertise in tackling the crucial issues of diversity, inclusion, and impactful communication. He ensures his listeners are captivated, linked, uplifted,
and compelled to pursue mutual respect, acceptance, and a more profound sense of unity. Identified on Peoplehum’s power list of the top 200 thought leaders to observe in 2024, Hughes has earned a BA from Colgate University and an MS from Southern New Hampshire University. He has authored twenty-one books and lives in San Diego, CA, with his wife, four daughters, and his esteemed rescue dog, Tyson.