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We help organizations communicate effectively across differences. CEO Patty Bates-Ballard is the author of the books ACE-ing Conflict and Judgment or Joy?

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Here's a nifty little 4-video series on how to respond if your colleague says, "She's a DEI hire." #ACEingConflict #HarvestRespect

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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!!!

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

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Please come to my talk on June 23!
Register here: https://t.co/I3xjKcTnaD

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Exciting! Please take a listen to my first podcast! #JudgmentOrJoy https://t.co/RfzjgAtzaO

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

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

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Games...lowering our standards… threats… social experiment… best of the best https://t.co/6Uz1MYvuqa #Congress #NDAA #race

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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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Thank you, @Newsweek for featuring my ACE-ing Conflict approach in a range of interpersonal conflict articles! 😍

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Are you willing to be curious and listen to heal our national polarization? https://t.co/aUbN3Xpzf4

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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?https://t.co/bS2S2Tg1vw?

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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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@hint Love Hint water! When are you going to make gallon containers so we can be more eco-responsible?

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I was asked for my thoughts on Lauren Boebert's Super Bowl tweet. The short version is here: https://t.co/DYbaQBEx6x I published my more complete thoughts on Medium. https://t.co/Ib7YRdG5Ce

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@Masupioakat @AwardsDaily @Toure We could solve so many issues if we could understand that seeing skin color and judging based on skin color are two different things.

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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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Several recent studies have made great strides in understanding diversity in law enforcement, @jonmummolo writes in a guest opinion. https://t.co/trGmbVbfWT