In our exceptionally diverse, globally interconnected world, the innately human need to belong has never been more pronounced.
Belonging is a fundamental cornerstone of our humanity. We are inherently social beings, born in community. Our sense of belonging tethers us to one another. It makes us feel at home, creating a profound experience of security, unity, and connection.
The Institute for Belonging is a think tank, research accelerator, and leadership development community devoted to understanding and fostering belonging.
If you’re interested in learning more about our proprietary research, tools, assessments, leadership development programs, applying to become an Institute Fellow, or visiting our Belonging Lab, please reach out.
About Belonging
The kinship and acceptance that characterize our sense of belonging enable us to bridge the chasms of division and polarization. And coming together, despite our myriad of differences, is imperative for promoting the changes our world so desperately needs.
We explore new ways of ideating and dialoguing as well as leading and enacting change. This allows us to tackle and inspire progress on the most complex organizational and societal challenges.
Our hope is that through our collective efforts, we create welcoming yet challenging spaces that spark connection. By developing these spaces, we are able to help people transform—themselves, their teams, their organizations, their communities, and our world—for the better.
Fellows Program
Our fellows—researchers, practitioners, and thought leaders from around the world—come together to learn, grow, and be challenged. Through this program, they engage in groundbreaking research, share their expertise through speaking engagements and leadership workshops, and support the development of cutting-edge tools. We provide research grants to support our fellows in conducting revolutionary research on belonging, creating more united, empowered communities and organizations. Their work enables us to drive change and realize the immense potential of belonging.
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Featured Insights
5 “belonging rules” to help the “moveable middle” thrive
The moveable middle matters greatly – it’s the force in our companies and society that will create genuine belonging. It’s up to leaders to unlock the potential and hear the voices of the middle. Learn more in our article featured in Big Think.
Five Things Business Leaders Can Do To Create A Fantastic Work Culture
We must embrace belonging at the heart of the cultural ecosystem. We create clear ecosystems that define and connect the cultural elements of an organization. In these ecosystems, we place belonging at the center. It is the heart of the organization and the connective tissue that holds together the values and behavioral competencies that define the DNA and guide the company’s actions.” – for more on belonging and organizational culture, check out our article in Authority magazine.
order Brad Deutser’s Belonging Rules Now.
Executive coach and award-winning management consultant Brad Deutser gives leaders the confidence to address the most critical societal imperative—belonging. His approach doesn’t tell leaders what to do, rather he provides leaders with the how to:
- RIdentify the heart of existing power structures and societal mandates
- RReframe the impact of inclusion at an individual and organizational level
- RChallenge and fundamentally redefine the relationship with diverse stakeholders
