Patty Bates-Ballard
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Patty Bates-Ballard
@wordsmooth.bsky.social
I help teams communicate effectively across differences. Mediator, speaker, educator, writer. Author of the book ACE-ing Conflict. CEO of WordSmooth.
Incredible night at the Big Brothers Big Sisters gala, hearing about how lives are changed one relationship at a time! Thank you, @bbbsgreaterdal #BBBS
November 2, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I adapted the ACE-ing Conflict learning session for a church Connect group, and it was a very invigorating 90 minutes! My signs got a little mixed up, but as they say, there's never a bad time to ASK a curious question. #ACEingConflict #ConflictResolution #HarvestRespect
February 6, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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January 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Need a New Years resolution? How about building your communication skills—we might need them this year! Join one or both of the free ACE-ing Conflict Practice Groups and watch your personal & professional relationships blossom.
#ACEingConflict #HarvestRespect #ConflictResolution #NewYearsResolution
ACE-ing Conflict Practice Group - The Importance of Clarifying Feelings
YouTube video by WordSmooth
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January 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
“If you’re going to have a story, have a big story or none at all.” – Joseph Campbell

#HarvestRespect #BridgingCultures #ILEA
December 30, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Big thank you to my good friend and colleague, Gregory Smith, for the opportunity to lead the Bridging Cultures learning session and others this week!
#ILEA #BridgingCultures #HarvestRespect #ConlictResolution
December 13, 2024 at 10:00 PM
Wonderful ACE-ing Conflict practice group today! Join us to improve your communication skills! harvestrespect.com/acegroup
#ACEingConflict #HarvestRespect #ConflictResolution #Productivity #Leadership
December 12, 2024 at 2:02 AM
I was talking with a client yesterday about getting curious in conflict. He said, “A lot of people just want to win.” Being curious in a conflict doesn’t mean you agree; it just means you are willing to listen before you share your perspective. #ConflictResolution #ACEingConflict #HarvestRespect
December 3, 2024 at 5:33 PM
As we gather with families for the holidays, pushing our opinions onto others is very likely to get push-back.

If you’re fine with that, cool. If not, try the ACE system: ASK, CLARIFY, EXPRESS.

Join our free ACE practice group Tuesday, November 26 at 1pm CST/2pm EST.

www.wordsmooth.com/acegroup
November 16, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Happy to be here at Bluesky! Always committed to staying curious and respectfully exploring what we agree on and what we see differently. It's possible! #HarvestRespect
#Curiosity
November 16, 2024 at 3:48 PM