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CEO at WordSmooth.
Patty Bates-Ballard is a speaker, educator, mediator, and writer who helps teams communicate effectively across differences. Author of the books ACE-ing Conflict and Judgment or Joy?, she is CEO of WordSmooth and developer of the Harvest Respect program. Patty’s Harvest Respect program supports school districts, police departments, corporations, governmental agencies, and nonprofit organizations to communicate effectively across differences so they can better fulfill their missions. A volunteer for the African American Museum of Dallas and Dallas CORE and a member of National Association for Community Mediation, Patty received BA degrees in Psychology and Philosophy/Religion from Austin College. She is the mother of two sons, Kory and Kaden, who inspire her daily.
Have you ever struggled to respond to an insensitive comment about race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and other identity? No judgment! Most of us aren’t very skilled at responding to insensitive comments. The natural tendency is either to shoot back defensively or hem and haw awkwardly to avoid damaging the relationship.
But there’s another way! We’ll learn a powerful 3-step system called ACE: Ask, Clarify, Express. Then we’ll practice the ACE steps with at least two scenarios to deepen the learning.
Going forward, as you begin implementing the system to respond to insensitive comments in your life, you’ll find you’re not only NOT damaging relationships, but deepening relationships.
Please note: This FieldTrip is HIGHLY Interactive and includes mandatory Breakout Rooms. If you are not up for meeting and chatting with new folks, it will not be the right FieldTrip for you!
Explore the power of insensitive comments.
Recognize your power to respond effectively.
Learn the ACE system: ASK, CLARIFY, EXPRESS.
Practice using the ACE system with two scenarios.
Ask questions to deepen your understanding.
Please bring the handout provided and a pen or be prepared to type your answers into the document.
Participants engage in activities where they're part of the action, such as music events, sound baths, co-working sessions, or movement classes.
This FieldTrip is HIGHLY interactive and includes mandatory Breakout Rooms. If you are not up for meeting and chatting with new folks, it will not be the right FieldTrip for you!
The recording will be shared within 24 hours in the follow up email for a 4-day window, and available at the top of this page. Make sure to register for access!
CEO at WordSmooth.
Patty Bates-Ballard is a speaker, educator, mediator, and writer who helps teams communicate effectively across differences. Author of the books ACE-ing Conflict and Judgment or Joy?, she is CEO of WordSmooth and developer of the Harvest Respect program. Patty’s Harvest Respect program supports school districts, police departments, corporations, governmental agencies, and nonprofit organizations to communicate effectively across differences so they can better fulfill their missions. A volunteer for the African American Museum of Dallas and Dallas CORE and a member of National Association for Community Mediation, Patty received BA degrees in Psychology and Philosophy/Religion from Austin College. She is the mother of two sons, Kory and Kaden, who inspire her daily.
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