WordSmooth @WordSmooth

We help organizations communicate effectively across differences. CEO Patty Bates-Ballard is the author of the books ACE-ing Conflict and Judgment or Joy? wordsmooth.com Dallas, Texas Joined November 2008

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WordSmooth @WordSmooth

a year ago

Here's a nifty little 4-video series on how to respond if your colleague says, "She's a DEI hire." #ACEingConflict #HarvestRespect youtube.com/playlist?list=…

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a year ago

Cool event going on at the #DallasPublicLibrary - Escape Your Bias Puzzle Room and The #Bias Inside Us: #Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition. Thank you so much, Majera Johnson, for creating this event and guiding us through it!!! dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/bias

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a year ago

Thank y'all for coming to the book talk! #JudgmentOrJoy

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a year ago

Please come to my talk on June 23! Register here: onrealm.org/1stUChurch/Pub…

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a year ago

Exciting! Please take a listen to my first podcast! #JudgmentOrJoy youtube.com/watch?v=qYBl5B…

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a year ago

My book about Kory is here! While Kory had severe disabilities, he was the most vibrantly joyful person. Judged by many, Kory never judged himself/anyone else. Want more joy in life? Self-love is the key to breaking free from judgment & building connections that bring true joy.

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a year ago

It was an honor to share Kory's message today at #PeerFest #JudgmentOrJoy

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Dr. Brian H. Williams @BHWilliamsMD

2 years ago

I’ve had to pronounce too many kids dead on arrival from gun violence. We need a leader from the frontlines who will stand up to the gun lobby and MAGA Republicans. We need Democrats in Congress who will be relentless in the fight for what’s right, even when it’s hard. #TX32

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2 years ago

3 favorite quotes from today's #dceodiversity symposium: "When we say diversity, we mean all of us." "We have to do something if we want something to change." "The role of a leader is to create the conditions in which people succeed." #harvestrespect #dei

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2 years ago

Had a fabulous time yesterday working with DEI educators from area law enforcement agencies. #BridgingCultures #GenderEquity #HarvestRespect #ILEA #CAIL

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2 years ago

Games...lowering our standards… threats… social experiment… best of the best link.medium.com/yjQfpCykzBb #Congress #NDAA #race

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2 years ago

What a pleasure to share the stage with these amazing women today at the #LGBTChamberFoundation Texas DEI Conference! #ADL #DEIrecruitingandconsulting #KEIRUSbyKJE #HarvestRespect

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2 years ago

Thank you, @Newsweek for featuring my ACE-ing Conflict approach in a range of interpersonal conflict articles! 😍 newsweek.com/bride-slams-co… newsweek.com/bride-threaten… newsweek.com/pregnant-woman…

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3 years ago

Are you willing to be curious and listen to heal our national polarization? latimes.com/opinion/story/…

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3 years ago

What would change in policing & in our world if law enforcement culture held public servants accountable for demonstrably valuing the lives of Black, Latino, Native American, and Asian people as highly as we expect them to value the lives of White people?medium.com/@WordSmooth/th…?

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3 years ago

Jeanae Beal, Diversity Queen and educator extraordinaire, has retired after 20 years with Harvest Respect. Today, Jeanae received her DQ crown, expressions of deepest gratitude, and wishes for happy travels, as she follows where the Spirit leads. #DiversityQueen #HarvestRespect

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3 years ago

I was asked for my thoughts on Lauren Boebert's Super Bowl tweet. The short version is here: ci-magazine.com/home/boeberts-… I published my more complete thoughts on Medium. medium.com/@WordSmooth/wh…

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3 years ago

Yes, there are exceptions, but relative to White officers, Black and Hispanic officers make far fewer stops and arrests, and they use force less often, especially against Black civilians. These effects are largest in majority-Black areas...

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3 years ago

Several recent studies have made great strides in understanding diversity in law enforcement, @jonmummolo writes in a guest opinion. wapo.st/40kveFD

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3 years ago

How Can You Tell if An Employer Values Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace? My suggestions are featured in the article. theforage.wpengine.com/basics/diversi…