We are facing unprecedented challenges to our constitutional democracy and the destruction of America's global alliances and standing. PSG Consulting and Innovating for the Public Good: R&D for Democracy (IFPG) have launched a First Mondays Webinar series to address these challenges. The webinars will bring together visionaries, practitioners and thought leaders to craft a new narrative for democracy's future.

Part one of this series is, “A Better Story: Why We Need Narratives to Save Democracy (and Us).” Our speakers were narrative strategists Laura Hughes, Joseph Phelan and Erica Williams Simon. Key topics included:

• Understanding the Power of Narrative — Explore how narratives shape individual decision-making, culture and our political reality.
  

• Identifying Gaps in the Narrative Landscape — Pinpoint areas where new or stronger narratives are needed.
  

• Learning From Success Stories — Examine effective examples of progressive narrative-building and narrative change.