Chief Change Officer

#280 Greg Morley, Author of Bond: Building Belonging in the Age of Burnout


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This episode dives into Bond, the new book by Greg Morley—former global DEI head at Moët Hennessy and veteran HR leader at Disney and Hasbro. Vince and Greg unpack the emotional undercurrent of modern work—how a broken culture can push people into burnout and how small moments of recognition can pull them back. With global insight and Gen X clarity, Greg shares what real inclusion looks like on the ground, from Asia to Europe to the U.S. If you’re ready to lead with depth, not just diversity metrics, this conversation is your blueprint.

>>When Belonging Breaks

“There’s a crisis of loneliness at work—and it’s costing us more than we know.”

Greg shares why he wrote Bond and how companies miss the mark when they treat inclusion as a buzzword instead of a survival strategy.

>>From Burnout to Breakthrough

“Once that sense of belonging disappeared, I spiraled into burnout—and then depression.”

Vince opens up about his own career-breaking experience with mental illness, triggering a candid dialogue about what happens when work becomes unsafe, and how fragile even top performers can be without support.

>>Inclusion Starts With the Conductor

“Inclusion isn’t HR’s job—it’s everyone’s job. Especially leaders.”

Greg introduces the five “keys” from his book, including why leadership visibility, emotional presence, and shared stories are more powerful than any KPI.

>>The Myth of a Global Template

“You can’t cut and paste DEI from New York to Hong Kong.”

Drawing from his years across Asia, the U.S., and Europe, Greg explains why inclusive cultures must start with listening, not imposing—especially in diverse regions like Asia where family and collective identity take center stage.

>>Beyond the Culture Wars

“Most people want to feel seen. That’s not woke—it’s human.”

Greg offers a grounded perspective on how to lead through today’s politicized climate without losing sight of what DEI is really about: creating space for people to contribute, grow, and thrive.

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