The Dignity Index

What does it actually mean to treat someone with dignity? According to Donna Hicks there are 10 essential elements—and they’re not just words. They’re a practice. A mindset. A way to build trust, repair harm, and connect across difference. Swipe through to learn the 10 Elements of Dignity—from ACCEPTING IDENTITY to ACCOUNTABILITY—as outlined in Dr. Hicks’ groundbreaking book, Dignity: Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict.

With a split legislature—102(D) and 101(R), the Pennsylvania state legislature knows a thing or two about working across divides! This week Tami Pyfer, Tom Rosshirt, and Preston Brightwell joined members of the PA Future Caucus to discuss how the Dignity Index can help policymakers as they reach across the aisle to ease division and solve problems. Special thanks to Pennsylvania Future Caucus co-chair Justin Flemming for arranging this training! #thedignityindex #thedignitymovement

Read this week’s Dignity newsletter from Timothy Shriver for a powerful reflection on beauty, dignity, and what it means to truly see each other. https://lnkd.in/ec4dbcKw

Happiness isn’t a destination—it’s how we show up every day. When we choose kindness, dignity, and understanding, we create joy not just for ourselves, but for those around us. ?? #InternationalDayOfHappiness

ICYMI - Tom Rosshirt on the cultures we live in: https://lnkd.in/eCWqSfVr

Culture shapes us—but we also shape culture. What kind of culture are you creating? Read this week’s newsletter for insights from Tom Rosshirt on fostering dignity in our communities. https://lnkd.in/eE6NdJEw

See how The Dignity Index is shaping leadership, community, and conversation in this week’s newsletter ?? written by Tami Pyfer https://lnkd.in/eCYUawRZ

Leadership starts with dignity ? See how these women in politics are using the Dignity Index to turn down the heat and turn up the impact. https://lnkd.in/eCYUawRZ

Today, we celebrate the women who speak up, lead, and push the world forward. #internationalwomensday

Journalists! Join us next week for a presentation and Q&A with Tami Pyfer of The Dignity Index, an initiative aimed at changing the way we think about and speak to others with whom we disagree. https://lnkd.in/gybJ9R-T "We find that when we use contempt it's hard to see it. But once we see it, it becomes hard to use it," Pyfer said. "And when we can use the language of dignity rather than contempt in our interactions with others, we are better able to ease divisions, prevent violence, and solve problems."