“Civility is the place of encounter between self & other where altruism and self-interest find a harmonious way to coexist.” The “civility/peace paradigm” is that sweet spot of empathetic understanding that exclusion and “othering” are the psychological roots of exclusion, harassment, bullying, violence and injustice; both interpersonally and globally. In this multi-dimensional, interactive, participatory presentation we will explore ways we can increase the chances of positive, engaged collaboration toward more kind, harmonious and inclusive relations between people, within organizations and communities, and among nations.