Belonging at the Top

Persistence is a virtue until it becomes a liability. In S2E7, Dr. Natalie Parks and Anthony I. Butler explore when and how leaders should pivot, whether that means walking away from a project, an idea, or an entire organization.

In this episode:
• How to define a pivot, from reinventing a business to changing tracks inside the company you already work for
• The quiet signs a high performer is checking out, and why regretted losses so often catch leaders off guard
• Why psychological safety determines whether you ever see the warning signs
• How burnout shows up on a team, and why leaders must make rest non-negotiable
• Why ownership and sunk costs make it harder to pivot from your own idea, and how objective measures keep you honest
• The difference between what you're good at and what you like
• Why a strategic exit starts with a plan, and what to have in place before you resign

Sometimes the boldest act of leadership is the decision to stop.

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Getting promoted changes more than your title; it changes every relationship you have at work.

In this episode, Natalie and Anthony break down the transition every leader eventually faces: moving up in leadership. Whether that means being promoted from within your own company or stepping into a new leadership role somewhere else entirely.

They talk through:

• Why leading the peers you used to work beside is one of the toughest transitions in leadership
• What changes the moment you become "an agent of the company" — and why your happy hour habits have to change with it
• The habits and instincts new leaders have to unlearn when they move up the ranks
• Why someone coming in from the outside has to learn three cultures at once, with no runway to do it
• Why being great at the job doesn't automatically make someone a great leader
• How to draw boundaries with former friends and direct reports without torching the relationship

Whether you're about to lead your first team or you just walked into a new company at a higher level, this episode is the conversation nobody has with you before you take the job.

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 In this episode, Natalie and Anthony turn the discussion to leadership itself. The term "leadership" is thrown around all the time… but what does it actually mean to be a leader? Continue listening as our hosts discuss their top five traits that every leader should have.

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 In this episode we sit down with Nolan Rollins, Urban League alum, author, and self-described "builder". Join us for a powerful conversation about access, servant leadership, and the relationship between bias and equity.

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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.

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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.

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 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.

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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.

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