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Creating Meaningful Community in the Workplace w/ DeMario Bell
Your Work Friends | Fresh Insights on the Now and Next of Work
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Ever felt like you’re on your own at work—even in a “great culture”?
That’s because culture isn’t the same as community.
One happens whether you shape it or not. The other takes intention, safety, and a shared purpose.
In this episode of Your Work Friends, we sit down with DeMario Bell—community strategist, speaker, and founder of Gatherful, who’s spent over a decade building communities across higher ed, startups, and global enterprise, including leading Culture Amp’s 100,000+ member HR community.
We talk about:
- The difference between a workplace and a true community
- Why family is inherited but community is chosen
- How psychological safety is the real test of culture
- Common mistakes leaders make when “building community”
- The role of vulnerability, trust, and micro-moments in belonging
- Why the future of work is “more human, more diverse, and more fluid”
If you’ve ever wondered how to build connection that lasts—without forcing fake “family” vibes—this conversation will make you rethink what healthy community really looks like at work.
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.
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Chapters
1. Setting The Community Lens (00:00:00)
2. DeMario’s Origin Story (00:02:23)
3. From One-to-One To Many-to-Many (00:05:06)
4. Defining Real Workplace Community (00:07:20)
5. Safety First: Testing If It’s Real (00:11:09)
6. One Big Community Or Many Micros? (00:13:11)
7. Why “We’re A Family” Backfires (00:17:14)
8. Common Mistakes And Better Moves (00:22:22)
9. Vulnerability As A Trust Engine (00:26:08)
10. How Leaders Intentionally Build Community (00:28:36)
11. Don’t Make Work Your Only Community (00:31:12)
12. Remote, RTO, And Real Connection (00:35:05)
13. A More Human, Diverse Future (00:38:05)
14. Rapid Fire: Culture, Music, Books (00:40:03)
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