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A wealth of research studies – and basic common sense – tell us that people perform better when they feel like they "belong."
Belonging helps us to commit ourselves to the work of our team, and to contribute fully to the life of our organization as a whole. It's the bedrock of a psychologically safe workplace, and it's vital for recruiting and retaining top talent.
So how do we create and nurture a culture of belonging, especially at a time when it can seem dangerous to talk about any kind of difference at work?
Eddie Pate is an expert in boosting belonging, with techniques developed throughout a long career in some of the world's best-known companies. In this episode of our podcast, Eddie reveals down-to-earth daily actions that we can all take to build stronger teams, leveraging differences as a powerful way to drive success.
Mindtools Resources on Belonging
How Well Do You Model Inclusion in Your Team? (Quiz)
Building a Culture of Belonging (Article)
Inclusive Leadership (Article)
Establishing a Culture of Belonging (Video)
This Week's Expert Guest
Eddie Pate (Eddie's personal website)
Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders (Eddie's book, co-written with Jonathan Stutz, via Amazon.com)
