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As the world changes, the need for belonging among diverse groups of people is as strong as ever. There are great discussions and literature around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), but they are often confined to the academic environment and may not easily translate to real-world scenarios. Moreover, there is a lack of understanding of how our biology and neurobiology affect our emotions, perceptions, and behaviors in relation to these topics. This book bridges the DEI discussions with the real-world impact of these topics. At the baseline of our existence, we all have the same needs as part of our shared humanity, and we all have a role to play in fostering belonging in our organizations and spheres of influence. Endorsement: With this book, the Losambes have penned an important contribution to the burgeoning discussion about belonging-what it means and the science behind it, why it matters, what interrupts it, and how we can harness its deep power to transform not just ourselves in relation to others, but the systems around us that desperately need to be re-imagined... with all of us in mind. They have issued a call to all of us, to invest in our shared humanity, in these pages. Let us heed it!%Jennifer Brown, Founder & CEO, Jennifer Brown Consulting; Best-Selling Author, Inclusion, How to be an Inclusive Leader, and Beyond Diversity (with co-author Rohit Bhargava) Shared humanity! Is that not the quintessential goal of DEIB practitioners? This book is one-of-a-kind and a must-read for anyone who strives to balance emotion with evidence. Pascal and Crystal Losambe not only discuss the practical aspect of the human need to belong but also take the readers on a scientific discovery of how humans are neurologically hardwired to desire and seek belonging amongst one another. The authors describe the processes that occur in human brains when confronted with ambiguity, stress, negative experiences, and feelings of exclusion. These neurological responses are the same for everyone. This is our shared humanity. %Dr. Nika White, President and CEO, Nika White Consulting, Author of Inclusion Uncomplicated About the Author: Dr. Pascal Losambe is the Co-Founder and CCO of Synergy Consulting Company. Dr. Losambe has a B.A. in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, a M.S. in Biology with a focus on Neurobiology, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies with a focus on Cultural Competence. Dr. Losambe has worked as a leader and educator at multiple institutions and has spoken on DEIB-related topics at national and international conferences. Crystal Losambe is the Co-founder and CEO of Synergy Consulting Company. Mrs. Losambe has a B.B.A. with a concentration in Healthcare Management, a M.S. in Nursing, and is currently a Doctoral Candidate in Nursing Practice with a focus in Healthcare Leadership. In addition to practicing as a Nurse Practitioner, Mrs. Losambe has expertise in business operations and development and has presented on various healthcare-related topics.

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With this book, the Losambes have penned an important contribution to the burgeoning discussion about belonging-what it means and the science behind it, why it matters, what interrupts it, and how we can harness its deep power to transform not just ourselves in relation to others, but the systems around us that desperately need to be re-imagined... with all of us in mind. They have issued a call to all of us, to invest in our shared humanity, in these pages. Let us heed it! Jennifer Brown, Founder & CEO, Jennifer Brown Consulting; Best-Selling Author, Inclusion, How to be an Inclusive Leader, and Beyond Diversity (with co-author Rohit Bhargava) Shared humanity! Is that not the quintessential goal of DEIB practitioners? This book is one-of-a-kind and a must-read for anyone who strives to balance emotion with evidence. Pascal and Crystal Losambe not only discuss the practical aspect of the human need to belong but also take the readers on a scientific discovery of how humans are neurologically hardwired to desire and seek belonging amongst one another. The authors describe the processes that occur in human brains when confronted with ambiguity, stress, negative experiences, and feelings of exclusion. These neurological responses are the same for everyone. This is our shared humanity. Dr. Nika White, President and CEO, Nika White Consulting, Author of Inclusion Uncomplicated This powerful book explores belonging as a basic human need that is dictated by the basic workings of the human brain. Pascal and Crystal are able to boil down complex brain science into powerful wisdom that leaders, teachers, and really all of us need to create the spaces we want to create but don't know how. These are spaces where diverse individuals are seen and heard and able to step into the best, and most powerful, versions of themselves. Amazing contribution! Ross Wehner, Founder, World Leadership School, and Co-Founder of teachUNITED The Losambes' book could not be any more timely than at the present time. The book also offers practical paths to deal with and resolve problems arising from discrimination, whether on an individual, collective, or institutional level. It is a book for everyone, a great source of information for totally unconnected individuals or for groups, because it foregrounds our common humanity or Ubuntu as an important collective frame of reference. It provides several ways to engage prejudicial harms for the sake of seeking individual solace and collective harmony, all towards social integration. Dr. Kasongo Kapanga, Professor of French and Chair of the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, University of Richmond. Author of The Writing of the Nation: Expressing Identity through Congolese Literary Texts and Films Breaking the Barriers to Belonging is an original! Pascal and Crystal Losambe weave together compelling stories, unexpected evidence, and fresh perspectives, delivering a valuable guide to navigating these incredibly divisive times. Each section offers actionable insights to help create moments of belonging. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to gain a better understanding of themselves and their ability to influence the culture around them. Rhodes Perry, CEO, Rhodes Perry Consulting and Bestselling Author of Belonging at Work and Imagine Belonging

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Dr. Pascal Losambe is the Co-Founder and CCO of Synergy Consulting Company. Dr. Losambe has a B.A. in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, a M.S. in Biology with a focus on Neurobiology, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies with a focus on Cultural Competence. Dr. Losambe has worked as a leader and educator at multiple institutions and has spoken on DEIB-related topics at national and international conferences. Crystal Losambe is the Co-founder and CEO of Synergy Consulting Company. Mrs. Losambe has a B.B.A. with a concentration in Healthcare Management, a M.S. in Nursing, and is currently a Doctoral Candidate in Nursing Practice with a focus in Healthcare Leadership. In addition to practicing as a Nurse Practitioner, Mrs. Losambe has expertise in business operations and development and has presented on various healthcare-related topics.

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