How Leaders Build Belonging | With Lydia Charilaou

In this Includability Shorts episode, Lydia Charilaou, Founder and CEO of Labyrinth Consultants, explores what truly builds belonging in the workplace. Drawing on 16 years of leadership experience, Lydia reveals how belonging isn’t created by chance – it’s built through consistent, intentional actions.

Key Takeaways:

• Words Need Action: Saying “bring your whole self to work” means little without inclusive decisions and visible change.
• Challenge Conformity: Leaders must notice when people shrink to fit in – discomfort often hides quietly.
• Authenticity Over Optics: Belonging can’t just be a brand promise; it must be felt daily by employees.
• Make Feedback Safe: Create space for honest input through regular, low-stakes check-ins.
• Connect Identity to Impact: Understand what each team member stands for, not just what they deliver.
• Tell Inclusive Stories: Celebrate growth, vulnerability, and quiet contributions to show everyone belongs.

Lydia reminds leaders that belonging is not perfection but practice. When people feel safe, seen, and stretched, they stay, grow, and contribute more deeply.

Watch now to learn how small leadership shifts can turn belonging from a buzzword into a cultural advantage.

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