Step In the Circle: How to Build Community at Work (with Bradley Rapier)

Send us Fan Mail Bradley Rapier is an Emmy-nominated choreographer, keynote speaker, author, and founder of Groove Theory. He has choreographed for the director of Hamilton, Dancing with the Stars, and So You Think You Can Dance, and performed in La La Land and multiple Super Bowl halftime shows. From the dance floor to the boardroom, he teaches leaders how to build community at work by stepping in the circle. In this conversation with Dr. William Attaway, Bradley shares the hard conversation that took him off the path to medical school, why his preference is "first in person, second in person, third in person," and why AI will never replace human connection. He explains freestyle leadership, the foundation that makes real freedom possible, and how leaders create an atmosphere where people can take risks, make mistakes, and still belong. Connect with Bradley Rapier: Book and newsletter: bradleyrapier.com Step In the Circle: You Can't Lead from the Outside is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other retailers. Chapters 00:00 Introducing Bradley Rapier 01:21 From the medical school track to street dance 04:07 Step in the circle: what dance taught him about community 07:10 First in person, second in person, third in person 08:55 Why AI can't replace human connection 11:05 The hard conversation with his father 16:06 Bringing out what is already inside people 18:14 Foundations of freestyle leadership 20:01 Why he wrote Step In the Circle 23:40 Hovering at the edge of the circle 26:18 How to keep leveling up as a leader 28:57 Creating a culture where people are free to fail Apply now to be a part of the High Capacity Leaders mastermind in West Palm Beach, Florida on November 9-10, 2026. Go to https://westpalm.highcapacityleaders.org/ for more information. Check out Dr. William Attaway's new show, The Appreciation at Work Podcast!   Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence. Free 30-Minute Discovery Call: Ready to elevate your business? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Dr. William Attaway and start your journey to success. Connect with Dr. William Attaway: Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube