In today’s highly discordant world of extreme side-taking and a hardening inability or willingness to listen or soften concrete-encased beliefs, we will explore paths to effective, mature and respectful ways of decision-making and governance. If we want to create a thriving, regenerative world, what framework can guide our progress? Sociocracy gives us a powerful methodology that can open the door to feeling fully heard, listening deeply, and working toward a consent-based outcome that takes into account concerns.