There’s never been a better time to launch a book about belonging.

From the CEO down to the entry level intern needs to feel like he or she belongs. But 25% of U.S. employees (one if four workers) feel like they don’t belong at work.

It’s due to gender inequality, white supremacy, structural racism and oppression of BIPOC and LGBTQ workers.

But the proof is in the pudding. When organizations have diversity and a sense of belonging, they make more money and outperform their competition. Since diversity in business is good for business, why are there so few women and other minorities on the boards of the Fortune 500?

This book goes beyond hiring diverse teams and making sure people feel included. It’s about empowering everyone in the company to become a part of the solution.

The authors of Belonging-- Sue Unerman, Kathryn Jacob and Mark Edwards—share countless case studies and research to show us where we’re going wrong. And they give us the roadmap to put us in the right direction. They’re effectively helping members of the C-Suite, HR teams, and board members solve the problem. Now we just have to read this book and implement their blueprint. Grab a copy and get to work!

A must read for leaders in all fields on how to cultivate a sense of belonging within your team. As a seasoned reader of DEI books, I found fresh takes on familiar ideas and new information throughout the book. The personal accounts, exercises, and resource mentions made for a highlighted copy that I’ll thumb back through regularly.