Sticky From The Inside is the go-to podcast for anyone looking to transform their workplace into a thriving, competition-crushing powerhouse. We’re on a mission to change the fact that 65% of employees worldwide are disengaged from their work—because that’s not just bad for business, it’s a waste of time and talent.
Each episode, we bring you dynamic conversations with global experts, thought leaders, and innovative thinkers who share their strategies, stories, and secrets for building a “Stickier Business”—a place where employees are passionate, customers are loyal, and success is the norm.
If you’re ready to boost employee engagement, create an unbeatable workplace culture, and lead with impact, tune in and discover how to build a business that people love from the inside out.
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Sticky From The Inside is the go-to podcast for anyone looking to transform their workplace into a thriving, competition-crushing powerhouse. We’re on a mission to change the fact that 65% of employees worldwide are disengaged from their work—because that’s not just bad for business, it’s a waste of time and talent.
Each episode, we bring you dynamic conversations with global experts, thought leaders, and innovative thinkers who share their strategies, stories, and secrets for building a “Stickier Business”—a place where employees are passionate, customers are loyal, and success is the norm.
If you’re ready to boost employee engagement, create an unbeatable workplace culture, and lead with impact, tune in and discover how to build a business that people love from the inside out.
Belonging vs Bonding: Finding Connection in a Divided World
The Sticky From The Inside Podcast
47 minutes 21 seconds
3 months ago
Belonging vs Bonding: Finding Connection in a Divided World
In this powerful episode, Greg Morley—global DEI leader and author of Bond: Belonging and the Keys to Inclusion & Connection—joins Andy to explore what it really takes to foster belonging in the workplace. Together they unpack:
The difference between belonging (how we feel) and bonding (what we do).
Why inclusion requires intentional action, not just good vibes or policies.
How Greg’s global experience across 80+ countries shaped his belief in curiosity as a leadership superpower.
What happens when we honour intent, not just punish mistakes.
And why real inclusion lives in the middle ground—not the extremes.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in the performative DEI conversation or worried about “saying the wrong thing,” this is a must-listen. Practical, warm, and full of insight.
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Key Takeaways
Belonging is a feeling; bonding is a choice. One makes people feel included. The other drives commitment and performance.
Inclusion is built through micro-behaviours. It’s not a programme—it’s what leaders say and do every day, especially when no one’s watching.
Curiosity is an underrated superpower. It builds bridges, sparks self-worth, and disarms fear—especially in tough conversations.
We must reclaim the middle ground. Honouring good intent while correcting mistakes makes inclusion sustainable—not performative or punitive.
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Key Moments
The key moments in this episode are:
0:00:10 – Why Inclusion Feels Under Attack in 20250:04:14 – Greg Morley’s Global DEI Journey0:13:09 – The Critical Difference Between Belonging and Bonding0:16:19 – Why Inclusion Isn’t a Perk—It’s a Performance Strategy0:19:10 – Curiosity, Culture, and Conversations That Matter0:30:32 – Making Mistakes, Owning Them, and Moving On0:36:05 – Allyship, Advocacy, and Action in the Workplace0:38:01 – Why DEI’s Middle Ground Is Where Progress Lives0:42:32 – Greg’s 3 Sticky Notes on Inclusive Leadership
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Full Episode Transcript
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The Sticky From The Inside Podcast
Sticky From The Inside is the go-to podcast for anyone looking to transform their workplace into a thriving, competition-crushing powerhouse. We’re on a mission to change the fact that 65% of employees worldwide are disengaged from their work—because that’s not just bad for business, it’s a waste of time and talent.
Each episode, we bring you dynamic conversations with global experts, thought leaders, and innovative thinkers who share their strategies, stories, and secrets for building a “Stickier Business”—a place where employees are passionate, customers are loyal, and success is the norm.
If you’re ready to boost employee engagement, create an unbeatable workplace culture, and lead with impact, tune in and discover how to build a business that people love from the inside out.
