Dr. Waajida L. Small, CHRO at Trinity Wall Street

18/07/2025 13 min

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Transforming Organizational Culture at Trinity: A Conversation with Dr. Waajida L. SmallIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave interviews Waajida, an HR leader at Trinity, an Episcopal church and mission-driven organization. They discuss Jeita's career journey in human resources, the development and implementation of the 'ways of being' framework at Trinity, and the challenges and successes they encountered. Jeita shares insights on creating an inclusive and values-driven culture, ensuring all employees, regardless of their religious beliefs, feel connected to their work and the organization's mission. She emphasizes the importance of personal values and self-awareness in leadership and community service.00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast00:14 Sponsor Message: Previ Network00:38 Guest Introduction: Waajida's Career Journey01:37 Culture Building at Trinity: The Ways of Being Framework05:04 Implementing the Culture Initiative: Challenges and Strategies08:23 Balancing Faith and Inclusivity in the Workplace11:05 Impact of Culture Initiative on Community Service13:07 Final Thoughts and Advice from Waajida13:55 Conclusion and Farewell