Tony Barker Media

Politics has always been tough, but there's a viciousness to it now that is not healthy, and not sustainable. 

So what can we do about it? 

As much as I'd like to say, "Love is The Answer", I think some specifics might be helpful. 
This website, and my upcoming podcast, "The Civility Plan" offers the following (greatly oversimplified) suggestions: 

Step 1:  Decide that Change is possible. 
Step 2:  is a two-part process:  2A  not participating in the Negativity.  2B  promoting Positivity. 
Step 3:  Encourage others to participate. 
Rinse and Repeat. 

Obviously, more details are in order, but that's The Plan, in a nutshell. 

What We Are NOT 

We Are Not The Morality Police 
We're not "calling people out" for their behavior; we're just Modeling what we want to see. 
Not only is it rude, it won't work.  Calling people Uncivil is still name-calling.

We Are Not Partisan. 
This is NOT about any particular "Issue" - it's about the conversation itself. 
Politics is a Spectrum - if either Extreme "wins"; our Country will be run by Extremists. 
The objective is not to change anyone's mind; just the quality of the debate. 

We Are Not Alone 
There is a group IN CONGRESS that is actively working in this direction. 
There are hundreds of websites dedicated to this; we'll add them here when we've "vetted" them. 

The "Far Right" and the "Far Left" get plenty of attention, while those in the Middle feel left out, and stop trying. 
 They don't have expensive Lobbyists.  Advertisers seek the most "engaged" audiences. 
Imagine millions of voices saying to our Leadership: "We can do better." 

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Who Is Tony Barker? 

I'm a Musician, a Speaker, and a strong believer in what America can be. 
I'll soon start a podcast called, "The Civility Plan".

As a Business Owner, I've had to acquire a Digital Media skillset.
My travels have led me to some beautiful places, and I've been able to catch some of it on film.
I'm about to combine these things, and try my hand at being a Digital Artist.
(Let me know if you're in the market for an NFT.)

I was born on an Air Force base, and signed up for an enlistment when the Hostages were in Iran. 
It is my honor to be affiliated with Resolution Solutions, a Conflict Resolution, Communication Coaching, Mediation and Training company.  Since 2018 our focus has been training First Responders in Trauma Informed Care, and Self Care. 
(By the way, if you are, or know, a First Responder, please invite them to our Self Care Video.  It's free, with our gratitude, and we're not selling anything.) 
I also created a program for young people entering the workforce called, "Martial Arts In The Workplace". 
It uses the non-combat aspects of Martial Arts (I'm a Black Belt in Kajukembo) -- Respect for the Institution, Delayed Gratification, Building a Strong Foundation, etc. -- to help the mental Transition from "school" thinking (where everything is for the benefit of the student) to "Team Member" thinking (where one is held accountable for contributions they make to the company).

I'm happy to come Speak to your company, school, or organization on any of these topics, or several others.
My own passion is to encourage Civility on a National level, but there are many aspects that are useful to individual groups.