Want to create a culture of belonging? As a leader, do you find yourself falling short when it comes to making your employees feel heard? If so, give this episode a listen. Perrine Farque, author of Inclusion: The Ultimate Secret for an Organization's Success, offers practical tips and inspiring anecdotes for effective, inclusive leadership. TAKEAWAYS   “Belonging” is the ultimate inclusion because an employee’s team members have become their family. The sense of belonging is crucial to an authentic inclusive culture, but leaders must be intentional about it. Business leaders should think of themselves as diversity and inclusion champions. Toxic leadership is contagious, but so is inclusive leadership. Inclusive leaders must create that basic layer of trust so that people feel safe to speak. Be crystal clear on how diversity and inclusion tie into your mission statement and communicate that to all of your employees frequently. GUEST AT A GLANCE Perrine Farque is a best-selling author, speaker, and expert on inclusion in the workplace. With over a decade of corporate leadership experience, she is passionate about helping business leaders create an authentic sense of belonging among their employees. A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST ? Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, Sponsored by Xenium HR ?️ Host: Brandon Laws ? In his own words: “The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.” Contact Brandon:  Email Brandon.Laws@xeniumhr.com or connect on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram. Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com Follow Xenium on Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn.