In episode 66, Coffey talks with Dr. Whitnee Boyd about the power of identity and sense of belonging in the workplace.

They discuss the differences between organizational culture and community; the role of identity in the workplace; how diversity and inclusion lead to a sense of belonging; the correlation between building a community and increasing productivity; how leaders can empower employees to be proactive and engaging; how to engage remote teams; training leaders how to start insightful conversations with employees; and how employers can help first-generation professionals to acclimate to the workforce.

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About our Guest:

Dr. Whitnee Boyd is a native Arkansan. She currently works for the Office of the Chancellor at TCU

and serves as an adjunct faculty member in the honors college. Her work focuses on building and managing internal and external partnerships, researching first-generation college students and identity development, and serving as the divisional lead for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Whitnee enjoys and values family, faith and fellowship. She has an entrepreneurial spirit and is a creative at heart. She has space to create through operating her own consultancy firm, Doc B. Empowers, and her newly formed podcast, This World Is Ours, focused on the global experiences of Black women across the world. She is committed to community and serves across the city of Fort Worth in numerous capacities including boards, task forces, and most importantly to her alongside community members committed to creating a more inclusive and just city. She was named to Fort Worth's 40 Under 40 list this year. She hopes that with each encounter each of us can empower others along the way.

Dr. Whitnee Boyd can be reached at

https://www.docbempowers.com  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneeboyd 

Business IG @docbempowers

Podcast IG @worldisourspodcast

About Mike Coffey:

Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.

In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.

Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.

Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year.

Additionally, Imperative is included in the prestigious Best Places to Work in Texas list and has been named the Texas Association of Business’ small business of the year.

Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.

Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).

Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.

Learning Objectives: 

1.   Understand the relationship between diversity, inclusion, and identity.

2.  Take steps to build community in the workplace.

3.  Implement strategies to empower, engage and connect with employees.