.png)
The Bold Lounge
Everyone has a bold story, and every story is important. This podcast presents bold stories that will inspire and enable you to free your own boldness. There is a continuum of boldness where each of these stories belongs. From true vulnerability and service to making the tough choices and taking the big leap, each episode will feature an extraordinary journey of hope and perseverance. So tune in and take your seat at The Bold Lounge, the place where bold stories are freed.
The Bold Lounge
Shola Richards: Go Bold Together, Powered by Humanity
Content Warning: suicide attempt
About This Episode
Shola Richards, the innovative CEO of Go Together Global, speaker and author, brings a fresh perspective on being bold. Shola reveals how seemingly small acts, like setting personal boundaries, can trigger profound personal growth and transformation. He candidly shares his own experiences with toxic workplace environments, illustrating the bold decisions and inner strength needed to reclaim one's mental well-being and authenticity. Shola also delves into the significance of fostering psychological safety and civility in the workplace, rooted in the philosophy of Ubuntu and his Go Together movement. By creating spaces that honor both our commonalities and differences, we can pave the way for genuine collaboration and mutual respect. With practical strategies for engaging with opposing views, Shola inspires us to embrace discomfort as a catalyst for growth, urging us to take bold steps toward a more inclusive and respectful world.
About Shola Richards
Shola Richards is an international keynote speaker, author, and suicide survivor, who has deep expertise about—and firsthand experience with—the dangers of toxic incivility. Lovingly nicknamed, “Brother Teresa”, Shola has shared his transformative message of civility on three different continents, on major media platforms such as CBS This Morning, with top organizations (such Microsoft, Google, and WebMD), on the TEDx stage, and even on Capitol Hill where he was invited to testify in front of the House of Representatives for two hours about how to bring more civility to Congress (and he’ll be the first to tell you that they need a refresher course). Shola’s ideas are known to be extremely practical, deeply researched, highly inspirational, and readily applicable to people from all walks of life.
Additional Resources
Web: sholarichards.com
Instagram: @sholarichards
LinkedIn: @SholaRichards
--------
Stay Connected
Follow Leigh on Instagram: @theleighaburgess
Follow Leigh on LinkedIn: @LeighBurgess
