Rhodes Perry - Belonging at Work: Everyday Actions You Can Take to Cultivate an Inclusive Organization

PRAISE FOR BELONGING AT WORK

Belonging at Work is long overdue. Rhodes Perrys work is a testament to the power of living with authenticity at all hours of the day, at home and at work. Wherever you are in your journey of living an authentic, purposeful life, this book is a powerful tool that should be required reading in all workplaces that value diversity and full inclusion.

James R. Nowlin, CEO of EGP Ventures, Keynote Speaker, and Best-Selling Author of The Purposeful Millionaire

Our work environments are changing in dynamic ways. Rhodes Perrys new book Belonging at Work , is a keen guide to engaging in that change through positivity and action. Both powerful, and easy to navigate, Rhodes guide to transforming company culture through inclusion, communication, and empowerment is a worthwhile and timely read. No matter where you are in your personal career journey, from employee to entrepreneur to leader, Belonging at Work is a valuable tool that will, undoubtedly, help move the needle in the direction of authenticity.

Hunter Sunrise, Founder & CEO, Hot Diggity!

Rhodes Perry is an invaluable and important voice on our emerging understanding of what makes truly great workplace cultures: the ability for all of us to bring our full selves to work. He clearly lays out what gets in the way of this, particularly for those who are underrepresented, and historically undervalued, both from a personal lens of his LGBTQ experience, and on behalf of so many other lost and marginalized voices. Make no mistake, organizations and their bottom lines suffer from unexplored exclusionary practices. The book is full of practical examples of how we all have a role to play in redirecting the dynamics of exclusion, so that all in the workplace can thrive. A must read!

Jennifer Brown, President & CEO, Jennifer Brown Consulting, and Best-Selling Author, Inclusion: Diversity, the New Workplace & the Will to Change

Transgender people have been chronically underemployed and under-valued in the social and corporate landscape for quite some time. However, it would be a mistake to read this book and think it only applies to transgender people or LGBTQ people. The reality is that the sense of belonging the feeling of safety, community, and esteem is something that we all crave in the workplace environment. Not only does a sense of belonging emancipate the employee, it also liberates companies to be true engines for innovation, growth, and sustainability. Belonging at Work is an instructive account of how organizations and companies can begin the journey of creating belonging in a thoughtful and strategic way.

Joel Brown, Ed.D., Chief Visionary Officer, Pneumos, LLC

Conversations around diversity at work can be shallow. Belonging at Work is different. It provides a focused, practical, and holistic approach to truly creating an environment of inclusion and belonging. It provides smart, concise advice that any organization can implement to create a culture where everyone can thrive.

Bernadette Smith, Founder & CEO, Equality Institute

Belonging at Work is a much needed balm in divisive times. The workplace is one of the few places where people from different backgrounds leave their curated lives and come together to share space and purpose. Rhodes Perry does a phenomenal job distilling complicated concepts of identity and walking the reader through the process of creating a workplace that works for them. The book is accessible for those new to the workplace inclusion field and an invaluable tool for those developing dynamic and cutting edge programs.

Genesis Fischer, Esq., Founder and Principal Attorney, Fisher Law Practice, P.C.

Creating safe and inclusive work environments is one of the greatest challenges for businesses and organizations today, and yet many leaders dont know where to start. Belonging at Work guides leaders through squaring their values at work with their organizational practices. After reading this book, youll better understand why this work is critical to creating workplaces where individuals and teams can thrive and how to get started and make progress on your journey.

Martha Pellegrino, Founder & Chief Bravissima Officer, Brava Point LLC

Rhodes Perry mixes personal story with practical and actionable strategies to make Belonging at Work a reality for everyone. From the consideration of the implicit culture being created when there is no intentional culture, to the definitions for diversity, equity, and inclusion, this book is a road map for the company of the future.

Judy Hissong, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Nesso Strategies