Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co
Welcome to Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., the podcast where
real talk sparks real change.
Hosted by Rhoda Banks—HR Executive, Certified Coach, Leadership Expert, and Two- Time Author—this show dives deep into the stories of women who have shattered barriers and lifted others along the way.
From leadership lessons to candid conversations on resilience, sisterhood, and
breaking through the glass and concrete ceilings—especially for African American
women—each episode delivers insights, inspiration, and actionable strategies for rising, leading, and lifting as you climb.
Whether you're navigating the boardroom, pushing past career ceilings, or redefining success on your own terms, Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co. is your space to learn, grow, glow, and build a legacy worth remembering. Because every barrier is breakable.
Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co
The Future of Leadership is Human
In this heart-centered and insightful episode, Rhoda sits down with former colleague and transformational leader, Erik Person, to explore why the future of leadership is increasingly human-driven, rooted in empathy, authenticity, and honoring people’s unique strengths.
Erik shares:
His philosophy of building teams of “loveable misfits”
How empathy transforms outcomes in leadership
What human-centric leadership looks like in practice
How to lead teams through uncertainty and change
The role of mindfulness, resiliency, and authenticity in modern organizations
The legacy he hopes to leave for the leaders coming behind him
This is a conversation for anyone who leads, wants to lead, or wants to be led by someone who truly sees them.
Key Questions Explored
What does “The future of leadership is human” mean in today’s world?
How does empathy differ from simply “being nice”?
What does a human-centric leader look like in action?
How can leaders balance compassion with accountability?
Why is empathy essential during change and uncertainty?
What breakthrough insight would Erik offer to emerging leaders?
Takeaways
Empathy is not a weakness, it’s strategic strength.
The best teams are built from unique, diverse gifts.
Leadership legacy is created one human moment at a time.
Resiliency begins with people feeling seen, valued, and supported.
