Civility Management Solutions Launches Nationwide Campaign for National Civility Month
'Civility is not soft—it's strategic,' says Sayles. 'It affects contract renewals, team trust, psychological safety, and innovation. When companies treat it like a leadership competency, they see measurable results.'
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The campaign reframes civility not as a soft skill—but as a strategic leadership asset that directly impacts performance, retention, and revenue.
According to recent studies, incivility now costs U.S. employers more than $2 billion per day in lost productivity, absenteeism, and turnover—a growing 'culture debt' that many leaders still overlook.
Led by CivilityMS Founder and President Laurie Sayles, the campaign introduces a powerful slate of tools and events, including:
The Executive Civility Toolkit – A free, practical resource for executives, HR leaders, and team managers, featuring civility scorecards, pulse surveys, team conversation flashcards, and behavior checklists.
National Webinar – 'Culture Debt Is Real: Why Civility Is the Business Strategy You're Ignoring' – airing live on LinkedIn Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
Private CEO Roundtable – 'Civility Behind Closed Doors: A CEO Roundtable on Culture, Leadership & Accountability' – taking place virtually on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
Social Media Activation + CEO Civility Pledge – Encouraging C-suite leaders to sign a digital pledge and receive a badge of commitment to respectful, accountable leadership.
'Civility is not soft—it's strategic,' says Sayles. 'It affects contract renewals, team trust, psychological safety, and innovation. When companies treat it like a leadership competency, they see measurable results.'
CivilityMS has delivered civility-focused solutions to federal agencies, Fortune 500s, nonprofits, and C-suite teams—integrating respect, emotional intelligence, and accountability into the DNA of daily operations. The company's approach is built on the belief that culture is not an HR issue—it's a leadership responsibility.
The campaign also features a downloadable infographic outlining the cost of incivility, and a "Campaign in a Box" kit to help organizations activate civility internally throughout August.
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About Civility Management Solutions
Founded in 2012, Civility Management Solutions (CivilityMS) is a professional management services firm offering acquisition support, training, conference logistics, and executive coaching to government and commercial clients that is a certified, woman and veteran-owned entity. With a mission to improve organizational performance through respectful leadership and operational excellence, CivilityMS is a leading voice in workplace civility and culture transformation.
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