Description
Book SynopsisA sense of not belonging, that we are not accepted or valued at work can be enormously detrimental to our psychological well-being and sense of self, and can impact engagement, motivation and performance.
Based on extensive research, this accessible and practical book helps leaders understand the implications of belonging on our well-being and performance and equips them with the insight and tools to ensure their employees have a sense of belonging at work, through:
- establishing connections and developing meaningful relationships,
- identifying and leveraging values and strengths,
- developing their awareness of diversity and unconscious bias,
- fostering a psychologically safe environment in which all can speak up,
- developing an inclusive leadership mindset and
- challenging negative thinking patterns.
The strategies and tips provided will allow readers to ens
Trade Review
"Lee’s insight on belonging, developed through her years of research and personal experience, provides an incredibly valuable and timely contribution. It responds to pressing questions we face regarding how we can flourish – and how we can enable others to – at work."
- Megan Reitz, Professor of Leadership and Dialogue, Hult International Business School / Author of ‘Speak Up’, ‘Mind Time’ and ‘Dialogue in Organizations’
Table of ContentsIntroduction Part One: What it means to belong Chapter One: Belonging – a Fundamental Human Need Chapter Two: Factors which Undermine Belonging in the Workplace Chapter Three: Belonging and Well-being Chapter Four: Belonging and Performance – The Trap of not Belonging Part Two: Establishing a Sense of Belonging Chapter Five: Developing Quality Relationships Chapter Six: Establishing and Adding our Value Chapter Seven: Diversity and Belonging Chapter Eight: Fostering Psychological Safety Chapter Nine: Being an Inclusive Leader Chapter Ten: Reframing a Sense of Belonging Conclusion: The journey of belonging
