Belonging at Work (TM)

The Next Big Idea Club shared insights from Braving the Workplace: Belonging at the Breaking Point—and the recording is now live! Please give it a listen and let us know what resonates most with you. #bravingtheworkplace #bravingtheworkplacebook #belongingatwork

?? Have you ever felt you had to sacrifice a part of yourself just to fit in at work? Or wondered why some workplaces leave employees feeling disconnected, even when they're “included”? For years, Dr. Beth Kaplan, Ed.D. explored the complexities of workplace belonging—what it means, how it’s fostered, and, critically, how it’s broken. The reality is, belonging isn’t a simple yes or no experience. She wrote Braving the Workplace: Belonging at the Breaking Point. This book is for: ? Employees who feel they don’t quite fit but aren’t sure why. ? Leaders who want to build real, lasting belonging—not just check a box for “culture.” ? Anyone navigating the emotional complexities of work while trying to stay true to themselves. Grab your copy of Braving the Workplace today. ?? https://a.co/d/9p1h8Fs Let’s make workplaces where we don’t just fit in—we belong. #BelongingAtWork #BravingTheWorkplace #WorkplaceCulture #Leadership #EmployeeWellbeing #BravingtheWorkplacebook

Hi Everyone--thanks for helping Braving the Workplace: Belonging at the Breaking Point go to #1 in Pre-Release! Have you read it yet? Can't wait to hear what you think.

Launch Day is here! ?? Belonging Community - I’m beyond excited to officially introduce Braving the Workplace: Belonging at the Breaking Point to the world! Pick up a copy here: https://a.co/d/239ZaQE

??LIVE EVENT Wednesday, March 5?@7?PM ET ?? Are you playing small at work? Ever feel like you can’t show up as your FULL self? Are you hiding parts of who you are just to fit in? Many of us have been told to “bring our whole selves to work,” but what does that mean when workplaces still reward conformity? In this live discussion, Melissa (Mel) P. and Francesca Ranieri (she/her) will sit down with two experts on this topic, Beth Kaplan, Ed.D. and ? Ruth Rathblott, MSW! We will explore what real belonging looks like- not the forced kind, but the kind that allows you to show up fully without losing yourself. We will cover: * The cost of hiding and playing small * How to build relationships where you’re valued for who you are * Strategies to navigate work in a way that feels authentic and right for you This is not about fitting in. It is about finding the people and spaces that make you better without asking you to become someone you’re not. Subscribe today to register: https://lnkd.in/ev8gSEJQ #belonging #belongingatwork #bravingtheworkplace #bravingtheworkplacebook

You are cordially invited to the Braving The Workplace: Belonging at the Breaking Point book launch...hope to see you there!!

Honored to have joined On Leadership with Scott Jeffrey Miller to discuss Braving the Workplace: Belonging at the Breaking Point. Too many people, including myself, have felt the need to prove their worth just to exist in certain spaces. It’s time to change that. Releasing next week—let’s start the conversation. #Belonging #Leadership #BravingTheWorkplace #BravingTheWorkplaceBook Belonging at Work (TM) Christy Lawrence Catherine Kennedy CK Publicity Robyn Ungar (Ostach) Natalie Duell Mango Publishing

Middle managers aren’t just operational glue—they’re the moral compass of an organization. When they model trust, fairness, and psychological safety, employees feel a deeper sense of belonging. But when they’re caught between competing pressures, that sense of belonging cracks. Are we setting them up for success or burnout? #belonging #belongingatwork #middlemanagement #bravingtheworkplace #bravingtheworkplacebook

Cranky-boss syndrome---interesting. #belonging #belongingatwork #bravingtheworkplace #bravingtheworkplacebook

The strongest cultures share one trait: They know exactly what they won't do. Harvard Business Review studied 500 high-performing companies: 89% defined culture by what they refused to compromise 11% defined it by their aspirations. Clear signs you know your non-negotiables? Your decisions stay consistent when: A star employee breaks your values A major client demands exceptions Wall Street pressures your standards Competition changes their rules The market turns against you Your teams can predict your response to: Ethical gray areas Policy exceptions Client ultimatums Internal conflicts Competitive threats Your employees tell stories about: Deals you walked away from People you didn't promote Money you left on the table Changes you refused to make Standards you protected Culture isn't built on your values poster. It's built on what you protect when it costs you. Source: HBR's Culture Factor Research 2023