Belonging | Geoffrey L. Cohen

Why it is included:

This is the hard science of inclusion.

Cohen, a Stanford psychologist, aggregates decades of research to prove that "Belonging" is not just a feeling, but a biological driver of human behavior.

He identifies "Identity Threat"—the subtle fear of being judged or excluded—as the primary blocker to collaboration.

Most importantly, he offers "Wise Interventions": small, low-cost actions that shift the narrative from threat to safety, unlocking the intelligence and empathy of the group.

It is the scientific manual for creating the soil where "Co-Creative Culture" can actually grow.