In the next episode of Communicate Like You Give A Damn, host Kim Clark, leads a dynamic discussion with Jason Patent, Co-founder of Bridgelabs and JP Global Lead and Inclusive Leadership Coach. Together, they discuss the exploration of language's influence on leadership and inclusivity as well as his book, “Humanly Possible: A New Model of Leadership for a More Inclusive World”. Jason also shares his insights on leadership, linguistic precision during challenging times and even internal messaging, specifically as it relates to cultural competency and the complex relationship between language and behavior. The conversation delves into dehumanizing language, paralleling linguistic debates with identity struggles, and concludes with Jason giving practical leadership advice while emphasizing the need for conscious communication to drive positive change in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
About The Guest:
Jason Patent, the founder of JP Global Lead LLC, brings over 18 years of leadership experience in the United States and China. Holding pivotal roles such as Chief of Operations and Chief of Strategy at International House UC Berkeley, Director of the Robertson Center for Intercultural Leadership at I-House, Co-Director of the Johns Hopkins–Nanjing University Center for Chinese and American Studies, and Director of the Stanford Program in Beijing, Jason has coached, consulted, and educated over 2,000 professionals and students from 30+ countries across six continents. With a strong commitment to fostering inclusivity, Jason conducts workshops on global leadership and diversity, equity, and inclusion for organizations like the International Leadership Association and the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education. Passionate about creating a more inclusive world, Jason empowers leaders and students to cultivate a sense of belonging, firmly believing that this inclusivity is essential to solving global challenges.
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About Kim:
Kim Clark (she/her) focuses her work on the communicator and content creator's role in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is the co-author of The Conscious Communicator: The fine art of not saying stupid sh*t, an Amazon #1 bestseller and the leading voice for DEI communications and social justice messaging for brands.
She speaks at conferences, writes custom workshops, writes inclusive communications guides, and consults with companies on all things related to diversity, equity, and inclusion communications. Kim is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, a cisgender woman, Native American (Muscogee Nation) and a mom of two kids with disabilities. These marginalized identities and the privileges that come with society seeing her as White motivate her daily for social change.
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