189: Imagine Belonging at Work with Rhodes Perry

Creating a culture of belonging at work – we talk about this all the time as people leaders, but do we consider what the concrete building blocks are to ensuring that each team member feels seen, heard, and valued? In today’s episode, Erin talks with award-winning social entrepreneur, best-selling author, and nationally recognized DEI expert Rhodes Perry about what these exact building blocks are & how creating a culture of belonging isn’t actually that complex – it just requires us to do the work. If you’re sensing burnout, having difficulty building relationships with your team members, or looking for tangible methods to simplifying your leadership – this is the episode for you. More about Rhodes Perry: Serving as the Founder & CEO of Rhodes Perry consulting, Rhodes pilots a national leadership development and change management consultancy that helps executives build psychological safety, trust, and belonging cultures at work. He is an award-winning social entrepreneur, best-selling author of two books, and a sought-after keynote speaker, now, nationally recognized as a workplace culture strategist and DEI thought leader. He has 20 years of leadership experience having worked at the White House, the Department of Justice, and PFLAG National. Media outlets like Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, and the Associated Press have featured his powerful work. ICYMI – Your Post-Episode Homework: 1) Click the links below to learn more about the Belonging at Work Summit and the Belonging at Work Membership Community and share the links with a friend who would be interested 2) Share this episode on your social media, with your group chat, or with any online community you’re part of Connect with Rhodes Perry: Check out all things Rhodes Perry at his website here: https://www.rhodesperry.com/ Show Links: The Coqual Power of Belonging report The Belonging at Work Summit The Belonging at Work Membership Community Register for the Belonging Summer School program Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us! Take the quiz to download your free Wellness Workbook! Tell us about your fails and/or send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here!   Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here! Connect with Erin Diehl:   @itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter  Erin’s LinkedIn  improve it! TikTok  Improve it! Instagram  Improve it! Facebook  improve it! website  Book a Laugh Break  Book a Workshop  Email Erin: [email protected] “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :)