The “Buckley Way” of Communication: Civility, Respect, and Persuasion

Register today for National Review Institute's Fourth Annual WFB Communicators Workshop on July 12-13, 2024 in Arlington, Virginia.

Inspire students with WFB's example of civil, persuasive communication   William F. Buckley Jr. inspired generations of people through civil discourse, logical argument, and engaging persuasion. He was steadfast in his convictions, yet respected by all sides—even those who vehemently disagreed with him.    Buckley's commitment to civil discourse can compel a new generation of young people to engage others thoughtfully and persuasively. The William F. Buckley Jr. Communicators Program carries on this tradition of principled leadership by engaging and equipping undergraduate and graduate students with skills to effectively communicate.   Register today for National Review Institute's Fourth Annual WFB Communicators Workshop on July 12-13, 2024 in Arlington, Virginia. Students will benefit from interactive sessions on topics such as: William F. Buckley Jr. and Civility  How to Debate Respectfully I Love You, But I Hate Your Politics Responsible Advertising How to Build Your Brand Online Making Amazing First Impressions The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves THROUGH THIS WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN TO:  Identify common ground and areas of cooperation with others, without sacrificing your principles; Persuasively advance and defend your viewpoint; Build trust with people holding different views; Demonstrate respect for a debate opponent by a civil exchange of views and a genuine tolerance for different ideas; Make a strong first impression and build your brand online; Hold strong opinions without getting canceled; Love people even if you disagree with their politics; Draw upon practical knowledge in the wide and varied field of communications, including reporting, public speaking, interviewing, podcasting, and marketing. A limited number of travel scholarships are available for students outside of the Washington, D.C. metro area. RSVP HERE VIEW ALL OF OUR UPCOMING EVENTS HERE National Review Institute is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), journalistic think tank that preserves and promotes William F. Buckley Jr.'s legacy and advances the principles of a free society through educational and outreach programs. All contributions to it are deductible for income, gift, and estate tax purposes. EIN# 13-3649537 National Review Institute 19 West 44th Street, Suite 1701 New York, NY 10036  info@nrinstitute.org · 212.849.2806 · www.nrinstitute.org  You received this email because you indicated that you'd like to receive NRPLUS member news, alerts, and special invitations. If you no longer wish to receive NRPLUS member emails, adjust your preferences here.