Join the Cobb Chamber’s Cobb Young Professionals (CYP) program on Thursday, Feb. 11 for CYP’s Leadership Luncheon featuring keynote speaker Dr. DeRetta Rhodes. Dr. Rhodes will speak on dealing with difficult bosses, understanding your work personality, and how to build relationships and find mentors. Positive relationships in the workplace are an integral part of career success. When building relationships in the workplace, you will notice an increase in productivity and overall job satisfaction. By taking certain steps toward understanding your emotional intelligence and getting to know your coworkers, you can build lasting, professional relationships.
DeRetta Rhodes, Ph.D. joined the Atlanta Braves in 2019 as Senior Vice President of Human Resources, overseeing people capital initiatives for the organization’s Major League, Minor League and The Battery Atlanta operations.
Prior to joining the Braves, Dr. Rhodes was the Executive Vice President/Chief Human Resources Officer of the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, Vice President of Human Resources at First Data, Vice President of Human Resources for Turner Broadcasting and held leadership positions at Ernst & Young, ADP, HomeGrocer.com and YUM Brand.
Dr. Rhodes received her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia, her Master’s in Business Administration from Clark Atlanta University and her Ph.D. in adult education from the University of Georgia. She is a certified facilitator for the Benchmark 360 assessment by the Center for Creative Leadership, DISC coach and facilitator, qualified facilitator for the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and HOGAN Assessment.
She is currently a Board Director Member and Member Engagement Chair of Human Resource Leadership Forum (HRLF), Board Member of 21st Century Leaders, Advisory Member of HR Exchange Network and past President of the Alumni Board of Family Consumer Science College at the University of Georgia.
Registration is still open to attend the luncheon virtually. The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. and is sponsored by Yearlong Presenting Sponsor Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Registration is free and open to members and non-members at www.cobbchamber.org/events. A Zoom link will be sent in a registration confirmation email. For more information about Cobb Young Professionals, contact Rebecca Chadwick at rchadwick@cobbchamber.org.
About the Cobb Chamber
At the Cobb Chamber, we believe in the power of ambition. Through our wealth of programming and partnerships, we unite the region’s most innovative, informed, and determined people so that they can achieve more. And through our advocacy and initiatives, we ensure that our county is a healthy place to do business. While our members span industry, background, and experience, we share a common desire: to see Cobb County flourish. For more information, visit www.cobbchamber.org.
About Cobb Young Professionals
Cobb Young Professionals is a group within the Cobb Chamber of Commerce dedicated to the promotion and encouragement of young professionals in the work place. Through monthly meetings, young professionals will have an opportunity to network with other young professionals and hear from leaders in our communities on topics that will influence them within the workplace.
