Shola Richards is the CEO and founder of Go Together Global®, author of the best-selling *Civil Unity: The Radical Path to Transform Our Discourse, Our Lives, and Our World*, and a passionate advocate for creating healthy, respectful workplaces. His mission is to eradicate bullying and incivility at work, fostering a culture of kindness and empathy. Shola has shared his message with Fortune 500 companies, universities, and the U.S. Congress, where in 2021 he was invited to testify on the importance of civility in Congress. Known as “Brother Teresa” for his dedication to kindness, Shola is also a father, husband, and a self-professed “kindness extremist” committed to improving the professional lives of millions.
Shola Richards has become a leader in promoting mental health, respect, and inclusion in the workplace. His experience as a speaker includes presentations for Fortune 500 companies, top universities, the U.S. Congress, and the entertainment industry, covering topics like resilience, unity, and belonging. His articles are read in over 160 countries, and he has authored two best-selling books: *Go Together* and *Making Work Work*, which provide practical tools for creating collaborative, resilient work environments. Shola’s human-centered approach equips leaders and teams with skills to handle anxiety and strengthen organizational culture amid times of change and division.
Shola Richards is the CEO and founder of Go Together Global®, author of the best-selling *Civil Unity: The Radical Path to Transform Our Discourse, Our Lives, and Our World*, and a passionate advocate for creating healthy, respectful workplaces. His mission is to eradicate bullying and incivility at work, fostering a culture of kindness and empathy. Shola has shared his message with Fortune 500 companies, universities, and the U.S. Congress, where in 2021 he was invited to testify on the importance of civility in Congress. Known as “Brother Teresa” for his dedication to kindness, Shola is also a father, husband, and a self-professed “kindness extremist” committed to improving the professional lives of millions.
Shola Richards has become a leader in promoting mental health, respect, and inclusion in the workplace. His experience as a speaker includes presentations for Fortune 500 companies, top universities, the U.S. Congress, and the entertainment industry, covering topics like resilience, unity, and belonging. His articles are read in over 160 countries, and he has authored two best-selling books: *Go Together* and *Making Work Work*, which provide practical tools for creating collaborative, resilient work environments. Shola’s human-centered approach equips leaders and teams with skills to handle anxiety and strengthen organizational culture amid times of change and division.
Shola Richards’ conferences are interactive and focused on providing practical solutions for building healthy workplaces. With a warm and energetic style, Shola explores topics like resilience, civility, diversity, and unity in the workplace, offering clear strategies to overcome today’s communication challenges. Each talk is an invitation to build a culture of mutual respect and support, providing the audience with tools to apply in their lives and jobs to improve human interactions and reduce the impact of toxicity on organizational outcomes.
Based on his book *Civil Unity*, this talk offers strategies for building a foundation of respect and civility at work and beyond. Shola explains how to navigate polarizing conversations, find common ground, and reduce stress by adopting a mindset of respect and empathy.
Shola presents the concept of Ubuntu, meaning “I am, because we are.” Through this philosophy and three key questions, he teaches how to strengthen team cohesion and respect, optimizing workplace results and well-being.
Targeted at leaders and team members seeking an inclusive culture, this talk provides tools for addressing difficult conversations on diversity and equity, and strategies for committing to creating safe, equitable spaces.
Shola teaches how to build a resilient mindset in times of crisis. With practical advice, he helps attendees develop the inner strength and emotional stability needed to face current challenges in both work and personal life.
If you’re looking for an inspiring, practical talk on transforming workplace culture toward civility and respect, you can book Shola Richards through Thinking Heads. As a leader in well-being and organizational culture, Shola provides a unique perspective and concrete tools for creating healthy, productive work environments. Contact Thinking Heads today for more information and to secure his participation in your next event.
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