The Building Blocks of Belonging: 5 Steps to Creating a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Culture lives at the intersection of workplace culture and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Whether you are in the C-suite or new to leadership, this book is informative and inspiring. Each chapter infuses storytelling, statistics, and strategies together in a way that allows readers to practically apply the content. This book aims to explain how to foster a culture of belonging while encouraging diversity of thought. Readers will walk away with a clear understanding of key terms around DEI, why those terms matter, and how DEI can lead to a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Concepts such as Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Psychological Safety, Unconscious Bias, Conflict Resolution, Micro-aggressions, and Allyship are covered thoroughly yet concisely in this book. If you are looking to improve productivity, increase innovation, enhance employee engagement, and decrease turnover, this book is for you.