This month’s pick is Belonging  by Owen Eastwood. Why it made the list: Because creating the right environment isn’t just nice—it’s essential. When team members feel uncertain about whether they belong, energy gets wasted on doubt instead of results. Eastwood’s insights show how fostering genuine inclusion can unlock focus, engagement, and performance across the team. Investing in belonging isn’t just a feel-good move—it’s smart business. Available on Amazon , Thrift Books and Barnes & Noble

By William S. Kane, Ph.D. Excerpt Below. See the full article HERE William S. Kane, a former CHRO, is a professor in the Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations and co-author of the book, Leading Business Teams: The Definitive Guide to Optimizing Organizational Performance. Managers play a critical role in guiding companies through these rapidly changing times, but too many of them are not equipped for the job. A report by the Center for Creative Leadership found that nearly 60% of...

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