Culture First with Damon Klotz

Viral Poet Cleo Wade: How to Foster Community in the Workplace

Mar 13, 2024

Join the discussion with Cleo Wade on building community in workplaces, creating space for employee voices, and the importance of commute-worthy experiences for a better workplace culture.

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Cleo Wade

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Quick takeaways

Creating spaces for connection and community building in workplaces is crucial for employee well-being and engagement.

Prioritizing employee voices and fostering a culture of acceptance leads to increased engagement, collaboration, and a stronger sense of community within the workplace.

Deep dives

Creating Spaces for Connection and Community Building

The podcast episode emphasizes the importance of creating spaces for connection and community building within workplaces. Cleo Away shares insights on using initiatives like the 'Are You Okay booth' to listen to employees' stories, address their needs, and foster a sense of belonging. By providing opportunities for people to make friends and form support groups, organizations can promote inclusivity and authenticity, enhancing employee well-being and engagement. The focus is on cultivating joy in the workplace through meaningful interactions and establishing safe environments for individuals to be themselves.

Introduction

2min

Fostering Connection and Community in Workplaces

2min

Creating Spaces for Storytelling and Friendship Building

3min

Fostering Authenticity and Connection in the Workplace

3min

Cleo Wade describes herself as a friend and a community builder. She's the author of bestselling books - Heart Talk, poetic Wisdom for a Better Life and Where to Begin, a small book about your power to create big change. Cleo’s also got a new book coming out in May this year - pre-order it here!

From the data we collect here at Culture Amp, we know how important it is to give employees a chance to be heard, give feedback and share stories about their experience at work. Creating space for these conversations is important in the workplace and society at large. When we create space to come together and learn from each other, truly amazing things can happen. One of the 2024 workplace trends we identified in our first episode of the year is the idea of commute-worthy experiences. Basically, we're asking companies to truly think about what type of experience they want people to have in the office.

If we can hear what Cleo has to say, we’ve got a much better chance of creating workplaces that justify their employee’s commute.

Show notes:

If this conversation has left you wanting more, the link to Damon's full conversation with Cleo is here.

Learn more about Cleo Wade by heading to www.cleowade.com

Learn more about Culture Amp by heading to www.cultureamp.com

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