Belonging at the Top

Belonging at the Top

Business EN ↓ 17 episodes

Welcome to Belonging at the Top, where Dr. Natalie Parks and Anthony Butler explore the intersection of leadership, workplace culture, and organizational success. Our mission? Driving Performance Through People. Join us as we dive deep into practical strategies, evidence-based insights, and real-world experiences that help leaders create environments where teams truly belong—not just fit in.

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Belonging at the Top

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www.belongingatthetop.com

Latest episode

Jun 18, 2026

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Episodes

S2:EP4 A Conversation with Nolan Rollins 18.06.2026

 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.

S2:EP3 AI + Belonging 06.06.2026

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.

S2:EP2 Othering + Belonging 24.04.2026

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.

S2:EP1 Trust + Belonging 07.03.2026

 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.

S1:EP13 Managing Grief Through the Holidays 24.12.2025

 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.

S1:EP12 Microaggressions + Belonging 16.12.2025

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.

S1:EP11 A Conversation with Amy Latta 03.10.2025

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.

S1:EP10 - A Conversation with Harlan Hodge 10.09.2025

 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.

S1:EP9 What is Belonging? 07.08.2025

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

S1:E8 - Another Conversation with Ernest Davis 29.07.2025

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

S1E7: A Conversation with Ernest Davis 11.07.2025

 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.

S1:E6 A Conversation with Leslie Gill 20.06.2025

 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.

S1:E5 Managing Through Chaos 09.05.2025

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.

S1:E4 A Conversation with Dr. Christina Grove 18.04.2025

 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.

S1:E3 - Back to the Office (Part 2) 20.03.2025

 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.

S1: E2 - Back to the Office 27.02.2025

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.

S1: E1 - When You're Different 06.02.2025

 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.

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