In this episode, lifelong friends Bill and Bob, who grew up together, reunite to discuss President Trump’s re-election, January sixth pardons, presidential morality, and their thoughts on him serving a second term.

In this episode, Bill Groner shares how shifting from “me” to “we” can transform conversations, drawing on his legal career and work teaching active listening, curiosity and connection to college students.

In this episode, Bill Groner and Trevor Fornara discuss their work on the Positive Connection Initiative, exploring how fostering meaningful connection can drive well-being, resilience, and prosocial behavior.

Bill Groner’s capstone paper proposes the study of a “connection mindset”—the belief system that drives how people notice and act on opportunities to connect—offering a framework to explain individual differences in connection and wellbeing.

In this TEDx talk, Bill Groner shares how the selflessness of 9/11 first responders reshaped his worldview, inspiring a shift from “Me” to “We” and highlighting the power of collective action in the face of crisis.

This article by Trevor Fornara outlines a blueprint for fostering civil dialogue on college campuses, highlighting the growing need for strong interpersonal communication skills amid political tension and students’ fear of social backlash.