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Why Belonging at Work Starts with Feeling Safe Enough to Ask for What You Need belonging leadership psychological safety well-being Apr 30, 2026

People don't disengage because they stop caring. They disengage because they no longer feel safe enough to say what they need.

It starts small. A schedule conflict you don't mention because you don't want to look inflexible. A concern about a case strategy you keep to yourself b...

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Kendra Brodin, Esq., MSW

Kendra Brodin, Esq., MSW

Founder, EsquireWell

I've spent my career at the intersection of law and human well-being. I write about both with equal parts research and hard-won experience. If you've ever wondered whether there's a better way to work, there is! Let's explore it together.

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