What is the difference between fitting in and belonging?

We all want to feel like we are part of a community. Sometimes we naturally click with a group of people; sometimes we find that need for acceptance leads us to diminish our sense of self in order to gain the approval of the group. 

The latter case is especially common in the corporate world, as my panelists — sales expert Kevin Wash, Zen Freight Solutions Founder Racquelle Pakutz and Better Conversations founder Simon Cole — clearly describe in this edition of Quick Hits. 

Bosses and managers can pressure employees to suppress their individuality in order to fit the company culture, like gardeners in a poppy field who cut down the tallest flowers to make the field look even. 

The pressure to conform is especially strong when a paycheck is at stake. But are there times when it’s worthwhile to speak up even if it goes against the position of management? 

Can belonging only happen when people are empowered to fully express their individuality?

Listen in as we discuss these and other questions. Do you agree with us? 

Connect with the panelists:
Kevin Wash: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-wash-23b90915/ 
Racquelle Pakutz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/racquelle-pakutz/ 
Simon Coles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjcoles/ 
Dr Robyn Odegaard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynodegaard/

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#FittingIn #Belonging