Building a Bridge One Person at a Time
True Civility Begins With a Mindset
The signs of division are seemingly everywhere. It’s no wonder people report feeling lost or at a breaking point as our country, communities, and even families struggle to find common ground.
But all is not lost.
At Reclaiming Civility, we believe that when we learn to see the irreducible value in every person, it fosters deeper respect and connection. Leaning on that connection, we believe, will unlock our potential to build bridges and heal within our personal lives and community at large.
It’s not too late to drive positive change by improving relationships within our families, our communities, or our country. It just takes building a bridge of civility, one person at a time.
Build Practical Skills
Select a workshop tailored for individuals, workplaces, or communities.
Learn & Engage
Participate in an interactive workshop and gain practical civility skills.
Transform & Lead
Apply what you’ve learned to build stronger relationships and a more respectful environment.
Our Mission
At Reclaiming Civility, our mission is simple:
We aim to inspire people to understand and cultivate a disposition of civility and develop it through practical skills.
Understanding
Gaining clarity on what civility truly means—its history, purpose, and relevance in today’s society.
Cultivating
Fostering a mindset of respect, empathy, and open-mindedness through intentional reflection and dialogue.
Developing
Building real-world skills that translate civility into everyday interactions, even in moments of tension or disagreement.
Meet Our Founders
Lisa Brandt
Lisa has launched multiple business endeavors, most recently the Community Education and Awareness Chair for The Human Trafficking Task Force of Southern Colorado. She also developed and taught a program for high school speech and debate leaders for Resolve Speech and Debate from 2010 to 2023. Her strong conviction regarding hospitality originated with the Air Force as a military spouse. She and her family have hosted international military officers and students at the United States’ Naval Test Pilot School and Air Force Academy for more than 20 years. Equally rewarding was Lisa’s experience providing home education for seven children spanning three decades. Her conviction for cultivating community culminates in Reclaiming Civility.
She and her husband, Steve, make their home in the Black Forest of Colorado.
Lori Leander
Lori has spent decades teaching manners and personal presentation skills. She developed and taught a student leadership program for 14 years and has taught relational wisdom and conflict resolution. As a certified TalentSmart
