Belonging at the Top

In this episode, we tackle othering: the process that turns 'different' into 'less than' and fragments high-performing teams. We provide insight as to how othering operates and how intentional leaders avoid it on their teams.

 In this episode, we explore how building trust with teams can foster cultures of belonging when leaders practice consistent, predictable behavior, and show a genuine investment in others.

 In this episode, Anthony and Natalie share their experiences managing grief during the holidays while providing tips for leaders to help them navigate the difficulty of leading team members with feelings of amplified loss during a celebratory season.

In this episode, Natalie and Anthony discuss the concept of microaggressions, providing insight into what they are, how they present in the workplace, and tips on addressing them when they compromise the psychological safety of a team member.

In this episode, we welcome Amy Latta, the Founder, CEO, and Lead Coach at Amy Latta Coaching. During the discussion, Amy shares insights on her personal and professional journey and the key moments that helped to shape her views and influence her equal justice work.

 In this episode, Natalie and Anthony welcome Harlan B. Hodge, the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy. During the discussion, Harlan shares his thoughts on the evolution of DEI, and the importance of community in establishing belonging.

 In this episode, Natalie and Anthony define belonging and discuss why it is a crucial leadership tool that benefits teams when present.

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Ernest Davis, who expands on his observations on why most change initiatives fail and how the CHORD Framework can help leaders implement and navigate change on their teams and build cultures of belonging.#CHORDFramework#ErnestDavis#HumanCenteredChangeLeader#NatalieParks#AnthonyButler#Belonging

 In this episode, Ernest Davis, the creator of the CHORD Framework, joins the Belonging at the Top podcast. Ernest shares his leadership journey and his thoughts on why being human-centered is critical for leaders.

 In this episode, we welcome Leslie Gill, President & CEO of Rung for Women, to the Belonging at the Top podcast. Joining Natalie and Anthony as their second podcast guest, Leslie shares her thoughts on creating culture and the importance of building trust to foster belonging.

In this episode we discuss the difficulty of managing through chaos and provide some practical tips for leaders to help them guide teams through professional and personal challenges.

 In this episode, we welcome Dr. Christina Grove as our first Belonging at the Top Podcast guest. Dr. Grove shares her perspective on belonging as it applies to educators and their work in the classroom and the community.

 In this episode, Natalie and Anthony continue their discussion on the return to the office, but with a focus on managing relationships now that teams are in-person and face-to-face.

In this episode of @belongingatthetop we're diving into the shift back to traditional workspaces and what that means for company culture, employee morale, and productivity.

 In this episode, Natalie and Anthony discuss the movie adaptation of Wicked, exploring its unique casting choices, the broader implications of belonging versus fitting in, and why simply fitting in might be holding your team back.