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 may share a social identity and/or a lived experience with this person. The phrase, “you have to see it to be it,” helps one recognize the power and significance of possibility models.

For those of us who experience exclusion simply because of who we are – perhaps we are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, a person with a disability, an immigrant, or perhaps we live at these intersections - possibility models matter when it comes to politics, entertainment, sports, and even the workplace. We have to see it to be it…

And we are extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to chat with Caitlin Copple Masingill, Founding Partner of Full Swing PR, who will share why she’s on a mission to amplify the leadership of BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ leaders (and those at these intersections) so that they can make a positive impact on our world.

During this conversation, Caitlin and Rhodes explore her commitment to helping underestimated and historically excluded leaders unlock the power of their influence so that they can serve as the leaders we have been waiting for – leaders that fully reflect our rapidly changing workforce throughout all levels of large and small workplaces alike.

A few key highlights from this conversation include:

• Exploring what possibility models mean to Caitlin and why she’s so passionate about amplifying the leadership of BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ leaders (and those at these intersections) in workplaces around the globe.

• Abandoning old models of leadership by transforming the narrative of what it means to be an effective, successful, and inspiring leader in 2022.

• Learning about the existing barriers that make it difficult to transform old notions of what it means to be a leader, and ideas on how to get started.

• Sharing guidance on how we can amplify this new narrative of what it means to be a leader in today’s (and future) workplaces.

• Making the specific case as to why the lived experiences of underestimated and historically leaders is a “value add” for any organization as it works to remain relevant in today’s rapidly evolving world.

• Overcoming imposter syndrome to empower any of us who resonate with Caitlin’s message to fully share our talents with the world.

Savor this insightful talk, and if you’re looking for ways to connect with inspiring leaders like Caitlin, be sure to check out the Belonging Membership Community – community of leaders committed to advancing their DEI goals while practicing community care. You can learn more here: www.belongingmembershipcommunity.com