Best Rhodes Perry Mpa Podcasts (2025)

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Navigate Economic Headwinds by Evolving Your DEI Business & Practice (ft. Amber Vilhauer, NGNG Founder) 45:12

3h ago45:12

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Are you a diversity, equity, and inclusion small business owner feeling the pressure of economic uncertainty and unfounded assaults to your vital work? If you answered yes, then this is an Imagine Belonging Podcast episode you cannot afford to miss! Over the past 60 years, diversity professionals world-wide have emerged as some of the best business…

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Who Do You Need to Become to Build Belonging Spaces? (Meditation w/ Rhodes Perry) 13:54

18d ago13:54

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What kind of leader do you need to become to create true belonging? This solo meditation with Rhodes Perry guides you to explore the leadership qualities needed to foster creativity, connection, and support on your team, even amidst fear and uncertainty. Reflect on your current leadership style and envision the new shapes that will help you build s…

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Not Your Father's Workplace: The Essential Role Men Play in Advancing Gender Equality (ft. Adam Segal, New Masculinities Founder) 41:14

2M ago41:14

41:14

In a world struggling to embrace the beauty, complexities, and possibilities of gender it’s not surprising that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently called for more "masculine energy" in corporate America. His callous statement made on the Joe Rogan Experience has sparked controversy and ignited crucial conversations. His comments about masculinity su…

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The Belonging Practice: Bridge Differences & Practice Collective Care to Become the Leader You Need 56:18

2M ago56:18

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Who do you need to become to be the leader you need in this moment? There’s nothing more powerful than a question like this one. Even if you don’t have an answer, big questions like these generate new thoughts. To encourage new thoughts to emerge, leaders like you will need to practice belonging with bridging and collective care skills. Many leader…

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Fairness Under Threat: A Call to Upend Project 2025 (ft. Bestselling Authors, Jess Pettitt and Joel A. Davis Brown) 51:38

2M ago51:38

51:38

Imagine a future you long for and want to win—a future where all living beings, including the Earth, belong without exception. This kind of visioning work was why I created the Imagine Belonging Podcast. I wanted to create a welcoming space, inviting guests to dream with me, without limitation. This kind of imagination allows new futures to emerge.…

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Does Faith Belong at Work? (ft. Jelisa Dallas, CEO of Go Brave) 38:57

3M ago38:57

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In the years before the signing of the U.S. Constitution, framers like James Madison and Thomas Jefferson were vocal about the idea that a person’s civil rights should not depend on their religious opinions. They believed everyone should be free to profess and argue for any view on matters of religion and that no one’s legal rights should depend on…

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Power of Representation 36:27

5M ago36:27

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You may have heard the phrase, or you may have said it yourself, we have to see it to be it. The phrase underscores the importance of possibility models, a concept I wrote about in my first book, Belonging at Work. To be a possibility model means that you are providing an example of future scenarios for a person who holds a shared core identity cen…

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The Gifts of the LGBTQ+ Employee Journey 30:17

5M ago30:17

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Why build spaces of belonging at work? After all, your company is likely investing in technology products to reduce overhead and increase returns. It’s investing in new products and services to increase market share. It’s also likely investing in advertising to increase brand awareness and positioning. In short, you invest in building belonging at …

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The Power of Allyship 48:28

5M ago48:28

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Allies. In workplace settings, there are times when most of us need them. Consider this scenario; you’re in a meeting, and you’re about to take a calculated risk to share an unpopular idea. As soon as you complete your thought, one of your colleagues quickly responds, complimenting you on your idea, and asking you to share more. That’s an act of al…

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Feeling Election Anxiety? This Practice Can Help! 15:47

7M ago15:47

15:47

Welcome to the Imagine Belonging at Work Podcast brought to you by Rhodes Perry Consulting. The episode you’re about to hear is a special gift to help ease what psychologists and researchers have identified as a specific kind of anxiety; election anxiety. To ease election anxiety, the show’s host, Rhodes Perry, developed a 10-minute mindfulness pra…

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The Equity Case: A Thoughtful Response to SHRM (ft. Minal Bopaiah, Brevity & Wit Founder) 43:56

8M ago43:56

43:56

On July 9th, in a statement on LinkedIn, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), announced its decision to drop the "E" from DEI. SHRM is the world's largest HR association dedicated to creating better workplaces that "work for all," and positions itself as being "the voice of all things work." SHRM's statement on LinkedIn said: "While we…

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Talent on the Move: Why Pride at Work is Essential for Business Growth (ft. Erin Uritus, Out & Equal CEO) 46:10

8M ago46:10

46:10

Nearly a decade ago, the State of North Carolina enacted HB2, the first statewide anti-trans bathroom bill introduced in the United States. It required transgender people to use public restrooms inconsistent with their gender identity, which sparked widespread political backlash and severe economic consequences. Estimates suggest the legislation co…

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The Authenticity Advantage: Building Trust and Connection with Agency at Work (ft. Don Mamone, Identity Coach) 42:43

11M ago42:43

42:43

Do you ever feel like you're stuck in a professional persona? You show up, put your head down, and power through the workday, but a nagging sense of inauthenticity lingers. Maybe you crave deeper connections with colleagues, or you dream of a career that aligns with your true values. Here's the good news: authenticity isn't just about feeling good …

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Beyond the Checkbox: Design and Evaluate DEI Interventions that Work (ft. B. McKensie Mack, Founder of MMG Earth) 40:20

11M ago40:20

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In the wake of last year’s Supreme Court decision to overturn affirmative action, certain media personalities and recalcitrant business leaders have falsely claimed that “DEI is dead.” This claim may very well be true for the businesses that were never serious about setting this work up to succeed. Yet, for businesses that want to remain relevant f…

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Building Trust by Talking Through Tough Issues at Work w/Dr. Elisa Glick 35:35

1y ago35:35

35:35

Talking through tough issues at work can help initiate change and influence others by presenting different perspectives and approaches to solving problems. When we engage in healthy debate and work through conflict, our team is much closer to realizing its next innovative idea, product, or service. Yet when we engage in challenging conversations, t…

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Building a Better Educated Workforce w/Rebecca Kling, Author of The Advocate Educator’s Handbook 42:22

1y ago42:22

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Are you concerned about the #InclusiveLeadership skills gap in today's workforce? Are you curious about how to change this reality? You're not alone. In this year’s State of the Union, President Biden mentioned a recent meeting he had with nearly all Fortune 500 CEOs. He asked them what they needed most. They unequivocally said, "a better-educated …

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Coaching Peace with Diana Cutaia, Founder of Coaching Peace Consulting 40:33

1y ago40:33

40:33

Many listen to this podcast to gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to build a workplace where we feel seen, connected, supported, and have a sense of pride on the job – these elements are what it takes to build belonging. To achieve this emotional outcome of belonging, we must be willing to explore and appreciate other people’s worldviews. T…

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The Changing Face of Leadership w/Dorothy Enriquez, Founder of the Ellevate Collective 47:02

1y ago47:02

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Dorothy Enriquez, Founder of the Ellevate Collective, shares her wisdom about what's required to change the face of leadership to fully reflect today's workforce. Workplace demographics are rapidly changing. Researchers predict that somewhere between 2045 to 2050 the US will become a majority-minority nation. This reality impacts all aspects of our…

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Build a Belonging Society w/ Cordell Carter, Aspen Institute Belonging Project Founding Director 40:22

1+ y ago40:22

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In 2020, current US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy authored a powerful treatise on the impact of loneliness and the benefits of human connection. Drawing on rich science, compelling personal stories, and beautiful prose, it explores the high costs of loneliness and considers how individuals, societies, and governments can tackle the problem by…

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Overcome Political Backlash Against DEIB Programs w/Paolo Gaudiano, Aleria Founder 39:34

1+ y ago39:34

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The different people, cultures, and ideas stitched throughout the fabric of your organization are at the end of the day your most powerful assets. Your workplace has the capacity to embrace all parts of these powerful differences, and the CEOs who recognize this truth will have a competitive advantage moving into the future of work. CEOs who sponso…

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Learn How Somatic Practices Can Help You Build Resiliency as You Advance Your DEIB Goals 43:38

1+ y ago43:38

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Somatic practices, or body intelligence (BQ), offer an antidote to compassion fatigue and burnout. These practices help us locate and release stress, tension, and trauma by becoming more aware of the felt sensations within our bodies. This inner wisdom also has the potential to help us become more resilient and self-compassionate at a time of massi…

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Navigate Challenging Conversations About Power, Privilege, and Oppression with Leah Kyaio, DEI Strategist and Author 51:27

1+ y ago51:27

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Do you struggle with finding a common language that can help bring people together, especially those who often disagree with one another, hold different beliefs, and become defensive when conflicting values arise at work? Then you’ll want to tune into this episode where you’ll have the chance to learn more about Leah’s Kyaio’s newest book, Between …

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Happy LGBTQ+ History Month! Celebrate the Season by Learning How to Become an Employer of Choice for Your Transgender Employees 58:43

1+ y ago58:43

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What are you are about to hear is a recording from a Pride Panel Conversation we held in June. Given the current cultural climate and the reality that the lives of LGBTQ+ people are being politicized for nefarious reasons, I wanted to amplify the discussion and strategies shared earlier this year because the knowledge and skills discussed are simpl…

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Build Solidarity Within Your LGBTQIA+ ERG w/Emmy®-nominated Filmmaker, Fiona Dawson 39:16

1+ y ago39:16

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According to UCLA’s Williams Institute, there are over 8 million LGBTQIA+ employees living in the United States. Tragically, nearly half of these employees have endured unfair treatment on the job at some point in their careers, with 57% of this unfair treatment motivated by religious beliefs. These experiences of discrimination are amplified for L…

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Don’t Underestimate the Power of Kindness at Work with Preet Dev (DAVE), Co-Founder + CEO of Kindnamic 42:10

1+ y ago42:10

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A good friend and colleague, Lillian Tsai, sent this quote my way last week in anticipation of this learning session from AESOP Fables: “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” And this topic of kindness is what we are focused on for today’s Imagine Belonging Vodcast…now… If you were to write a list of the adjectives you use to de…

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Inclusivity 2.0: How AI is Accelerating our #BelongingMovement w/Shayne Halls 43:55

1+ y ago43:55

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has generated quite a buzz over the past few months. Given the promise of this evolving technology, many of us charged with advancing our workplace's DEI goals wonder how AI can accelerate them? Many others exercise caution, recognizing the many ethical pitfalls AI can have if those who create & implement it are unable …

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Gain Simple Strategies to Design for Identity with Jessica Bantom, Bestselling Author + Diversity Coach 41:59

2y ago41:59

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One size does not fit all. To truly build an equitable workplace, employers must give each employee what they need to do their best at work. When an employer gives each of its employees exactly the same kind of support, this good intention often results in disengagement and exclusion. Why? Because many of us have different roles, we likely are at d…

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Support Local LGBTQ+ Communities & Accelerate Your DEI Commitments with Belle Ives 44:09

2y ago44:09

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This episode is the 3rd and final episode of our three-part Pride at Work series. In this series, we take a deeper dive into learning how one company, Northwestern Mutual, moved beyond performativity, and embraced impactful actions that have led to meaningful progress. NM, along with other brands of choice, know the competitive advantage of creatin…

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Roll Out the Rainbow Welcome Mat and Activate the Power of LGBTQ+ Consumer Loyalty with Matt Erickson 41:09

2y ago41:09

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This episode is the 2nd of a three-part Pride at Work series, where we take a deeper dive into learning how one company, Northwestern Mutual, moved beyond performativity, and embraced impactful actions that have led to meaningful progress. NM, along with other brands of choice, know the competitive advantage of creating a more LGBTQ+ inclusive cult…

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Learn How to Build LGBTQ+ Inclusive Work Cultures that Last with Gina Pagan 38:20

2y ago38:20

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Since the rise of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement in the late 1960s, the experiences of LGBTQ+ employees in the workplace have dynamically shifted. Over these past five decades, LGBTQ+ employees have benefited from workplace protections, greater social visibility, and acceptance in most workplaces. Given all of these gains, many falsely believe L…

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What Can You Do to Stop AAPI Hate at Work and Beyond? Lillian Tsai, Founder of Tsai Communications Offers Powerful Insights. 48:49

2y ago48:49

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Hello & Welcome to the Imagine Belonging at Work Podcast brought to you by Rhodes Perry Consulting…I’m your host, Rhodes Perry. Since the start of the Pandemic, anti-Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) hate has surged at an unprecedented rate in the U.S. The previous Presidential Administration's racist and divisive language linked COVID-19 to…

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Beat Burnout and Conquer Toxic Ambition w/Angelic Williams, Founder of Toxic Ambition 39:44

2y ago39:44

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Beat Burnout and Conquer Toxic Ambition w/Angelic Williams, Founder of Toxic Ambition I’m guessing if you call yourself an inclusive leader, a DEI professional, or a social justice champion, that you likely set bold and ambitious goals….and after achieving those bold goals, you may have the tendency to move the goal posts further down the field. If…

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Show Up for Your Transgender and Nonbinary Colleagues with Dr. Lulu, Board-Certified Pediatrician and CEO of Dr. Lulu’s Life Coaching Lounge 55:55

2y ago55:55

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Transgender Day of Visibility Day (TDOV) is an annual day of recognition observed around the world on March 31st. It’s a time to celebrate the contributions and successes of transgender and nonbinary people. It’s also a time to shine a light on the work ahead to end the disproportionate level of violence and discrimination transgender people endure…

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Design a Workplace Where Everyone Thrives with Minal Bopaiah, Brevity & Wit Founder 41:39

2+ y ago41:39

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Design a Workplace Where Everyone Thrives In Rhodes Perry’s bestselling book, Belonging at Work, he helps readers distinguish between the terms diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. All of these terms are outcomes: diversity is a people outcome, inclusion is behavioral outcome, equity is a structural outcome, and belonging is an emotional ou…

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Building Future Justice Leaders with Shelby Kretz 39:10

2+ y ago39:10

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Grow the #BelongingMovement by Empowering a Generation of Little Justice Leaders with Shelby Kretz Public schools across the U.S. have served as the decisive testing ground for some of the most contentious social and political issues. Everything from mask mandates and teachings about racial justice, to the discussion of LGBTQ+ rights, and the oppor…

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End the Stigma and Start Talking about Mental Health at Work with Simone Walsh, Essence of Mind Founder 39:43

2+ y ago39:43

39:43

The past 3 years have underscored the importance of taking care of our mental health, working with professionals to maintain a robust sense of mental health, and talking about mental health in workplace contexts. Even so, the recent emphasis on taking care of our mental health and talking about it in workplace settings can’t immediately erase decad…

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Put Your PD Budget to Work in the New Year! 33:23

2+ y ago33:23

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It’s budget season, which begs the question, is your employer investing in your career development to help you lead more inclusively in 2023? Whether you’re looking for ideas on how to advocate for a professional development (PD) budget, or if you’re curious about how you can put it to work, Rhodes offers powerful insights all about the importance …

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The Power of Possibility Models with Caitlin Copple Masingill, Founding Partner of Full Swing PR 35:57

2+ y ago35:57

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In Belonging at Work, Rhodes Perry’s bestselling book, he writes about the power of being a possibility model to empower those of us who still find the idea of being a leader out of reach, out of sight, and even out of mind. A possibility model is a person who reveals one way of being human in the world that deeply resonates with another person who…

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What are the Work Determinants of Health? How Can They Help Advance Your DEI Goals? With Dr Brad Shuck 34:47

2+ y ago34:47

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The social determinants of health are the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, workshop and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality of life outcomes, and they are traditionally grouped into 5 core domains including economic stability, education, health care, neighborhood and social …

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Mitigate Workplace Biases Using Technology with Cognitive Neuroscientist, Vivienne Ming, Socos Co-Founder 59:32

2+ y ago59:32

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When it comes to scaling and advancing our DEI commitments, technology holds many promises, and even more pitfalls. Many DEI-focused technologies make bold claims about their ability to root out biases, particularly in HR functions. Yet, experienced DEI professionals recognize that while technology does have the power to advance and scale our goals…

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Find an Employer Aligned with Your Values During the Great Reflection 23:10

2+ y ago23:10

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According to the US Department of Labor, 47 million Americans voluntarily left their jobs in 2021. The number one reason these employees joined the Great Resignation was because of toxic workplace cultures – cultures where exclusion and othering thrive. If you too have joined the Great Resignation and are seeking your next great career opportunity,…

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Managing Generational Diversity in the Workplace with Laurie Battaglia, Align at Work CEO 51:27

3y ago51:27

51:27

Today’s episode features an encore presentation of a talk that originally aired in 2019 during the first Annual Belonging at Work Summit. This interview was recorded in a world that has long ago gone away; however, some of the challenges that existed then with regard to managing generational diversity, still remain stubbornly the same. What you’re …

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Practice Community Care with Aida Mandulay, Award-Winning Latinx Activist and Trauma-Focused Clinician 1:03:48

3y ago1:03:48

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Today’s episode features an encore presentation of a talk that originally aired in 2019 during the first Annual Belonging at Work Summit. In many respects, 2019 represents another world, one that no longer reflects our reality. Yet, the concept of community care was alive before COVID-19, and in 2022 it is becoming more of a regular practice. In my…

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Build Psychologically Safe Relationships with People Who are Different From You with Bestselling Author, LaTonya Wilkins 51:18

3y ago51:18

51:18

Today’s episode of the Imagine Belonging at Work Podcast is a very special encore presentation of a talk that originally aired during last week’s 4th Annual Belonging at Work Summit. The Belonging at Work Summit is an annual event designed for DEI professionals and other inclusive leaders to gather, learn from some of today’s most celebrated DEI & …

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Measuring What Matters with Malissa Adams, Cecilia Stanton Adams and Jamie Strong 1:02:36

3y ago1:02:36

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As you give yourself permission to boldly imagine belonging at work on a global scale, how do you know if your organization is successfully moving in the direction to activate this vision? Have you all identified indicators that would suggest your organization is on track, and what do you all do if you find yourselves drifting far away from your bo…

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Why Pride Matters 14:31

3y ago14:31

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Welcome to The Imagine Belonging at Work Podcast brought to you by Rhodes Perry Consulting. In today’s episode, I honor Pride Month. And I get intensely personal. Many of you know the origins of my DEI story. I began my social transition in college. This journey led me to become who I am today. I noticed that as a young professional and transgender…

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Part III: ANTE UP! for healing, justice, and liberation with Dr. Bianca Laureno 19:22

3y ago19:22

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Welcome to The Imagine Belonging at Work Podcast brought to you by Rhodes Perry Consulting. Once again, I’m honored to introduce you to the incredible thought leadership of Dr. Bianca Laureano. Dr. Laureano is the Foundress of ANTE UP, an organization she started after noticing the needs of many communities doing justice work but finding limited su…

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Part II: Learn about the Origins of Intersectionality as a Critical Race Theory that Impacts All of Us with Dr. Bianca Laureano, Foundress of ANTE UP! 27:19

3y ago27:19

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Welcome to The Imagine Belonging at Work Podcast brought to you by Rhodes Perry Consulting. Once again, I’m honored to introduce you to the incredible thought leadership of Dr. Bianca Laureano. Dr. Laureano is the Foundress of ANTE UP, an organization she started after noticing the needs of many communities that were doing justice work but finding …

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Part I: Learn about what Intersectionality means with ANTE UP! Foundress, Dr. Bianca Laureano 25:16

3y ago25:16

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Welcome to The Imagine Belonging at Work Podcast brought to you by Rhodes Perry Consulting. Today, as we begin a special 3-part learning series on the critical topic of intersectionality, I’m honored to introduce you to the incredible thought leadership of Dr. Bianca Laureano. Dr. Laureano is the Foundress of ANTE UP. She started this organization …

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Part III: Start with Yourself to Transform Your Organization with Mary Frances Winters 22:21

3y ago22:21

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Welcome to the Imagine Belonging at Work Podcast brought to you by Rhodes Perry Consulting. Today, we conclude our special 3-part learning series featuring renowned DEI thought leader, Mary-Frances Winters, founder and CEO of the Winters Group, a 40-year-old global diversity, equity and inclusion consulting firm. Please be sure to listen to parts 1…

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