In this powerful episode, Greg Morley—global DEI leader and author of Bond: Belonging and the Keys to Inclusion & Connection—joins Andy to explore what it really takes to foster belonging in the workplace. Together they unpack:

• The difference between belonging (how we feel) and bonding (what we do).
• Why inclusion requires intentional action, not just good vibes or policies.
• How Greg’s global experience across 80+ countries shaped his belief in curiosity as a leadership superpower.
• What happens when we honour intent, not just punish mistakes.
• And why real inclusion lives in the middle ground—not the extremes.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the performative DEI conversation or worried about “saying the wrong thing,” this is a must-listen. Practical, warm, and full of insight.

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Key Takeaways

• Belonging is a feeling; bonding is a choice. One makes people feel included. The other drives commitment and performance.
• Inclusion is built through micro-behaviours. It’s not a programme—it’s what leaders say and do every day, especially when no one’s watching.
• Curiosity is an underrated superpower. It builds bridges, sparks self-worth, and disarms fear—especially in tough conversations.
• We must reclaim the middle ground. Honouring good intent while correcting mistakes makes inclusion sustainable—not performative or punitive.

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Key Moments

The key moments in this episode are:

0:00:10 – Why Inclusion Feels Under Attack in 20250:04:14 – Greg Morley’s Global DEI Journey0:13:09 – The Critical Difference Between Belonging and Bonding0:16:19 – Why Inclusion Isn’t a Perk—It’s a Performance Strategy0:19:10 – Curiosity, Culture, and Conversations That Matter0:30:32 – Making Mistakes, Owning Them, and Moving On0:36:05 – Allyship, Advocacy, and Action in the Workplace0:38:01 – Why DEI’s Middle Ground Is Where Progress Lives0:42:32 – Greg’s 3 Sticky Notes on Inclusive Leadership

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