Belonging

Tribes & Identity (#80)

Tribes & Identity (#80)

Our identity is not a commodity to be traded or negotiated. Seeking tribes where open-mindedness is valued, who seek constructive feedback, and where we can bring our authentic selves are the only tribes who deserve our membership.

One & Many, Bildung Part 3 (#61)

One & Many, Bildung Part 3 (#61)

The Circles of Belonging represent the increasingly larger and complex communities we contribute to as we grow.

Fitting In & Speaking Out (#42)

Fitting In & Speaking Out (#42)

A sense of belonging is powerful and good, it unlocks our whole self. On the other hand conforming to group norms can be a detriment.

Us & Them (#30)

Us & Them (#30)

We all want to feel like we are part of a community. Othering is the opposite of belonging, it labels individuals as operating outside the norms. Luckily we can defeat othering by allowing our membership rules to be intersectional.

Teams & Individuals (#20)

Teams & Individuals (#20)

To build a great enterprise we must invest and grow at the individual level. Motivated individuals do better work. When we align on a common goal, a strategic initiative, with a clarity of purpose, we give rise to a sense of belonging. Healthy teams generate a currency of connection.