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Assembling Humans for Belonging - Dan Berger
Connect with Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danberger/
Connect with his speaking and book: https://www.danjberger.com/ & https://www.belongingquest.com/
Visit Assemble: https://assembleboise.com/
Take the Belonging Quiz: https://www.belongingquest.com/quiz
In this episode of Accessible Disruption, the Strategy Table team sits down with Dan Berger, the former founder of Social Tables and current CEO of Assemble Hospitality Group. The conversation spans Dan's prolific career, focusing on his transition from the high-velocity world of tech startups to his current ventures in "hardware," physical businesses ranging from home automation to high-end corporate retreat venues. Berger opens up about the personal evolution that informed his new direction, including his recent mental health journey and how it reshaped his understanding of leadership and human connection.
The central theme of the discussion is the science and psychology of "belonging," a topic Berger explores deeply in his book, The Quest. He breaks down the five-step process of fostering a sense of belonging within a team, starting with hospitality and safety, and argues that true belonging must first be established in one's personal life before it can be effectively cultivated in a professional environment. The group also dives into the logistics of meaningful collaboration, questioning whether traditional office environments or poorly planned corporate receptions are still relevant in a world increasingly dominated by remote work and a shift toward transactional employment.
Berger also presents several "counter-cultural" stances on workplace culture, most notably his argument that alcohol has no place in professional gatherings or off-sites because it can hinder productivity and lead to poor decision-making. He emphasizes the importance of data-driven leadership, sharing how he used AI to aggregate his own personality assessments into an "owner's manual" for his team. The episode concludes with practical advice for leaders on using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as revenue and employee retention to measure belonging, and a call to action for listeners to explore their own "belonging archetypes."
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By Tahira Endean, Ryan Hill, Anthony VadeConnect with Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danberger/
Connect with his speaking and book: https://www.danjberger.com/ & https://www.belongingquest.com/
Visit Assemble: https://assembleboise.com/
Take the Belonging Quiz: https://www.belongingquest.com/quiz
In this episode of Accessible Disruption, the Strategy Table team sits down with Dan Berger, the former founder of Social Tables and current CEO of Assemble Hospitality Group. The conversation spans Dan's prolific career, focusing on his transition from the high-velocity world of tech startups to his current ventures in "hardware," physical businesses ranging from home automation to high-end corporate retreat venues. Berger opens up about the personal evolution that informed his new direction, including his recent mental health journey and how it reshaped his understanding of leadership and human connection.
The central theme of the discussion is the science and psychology of "belonging," a topic Berger explores deeply in his book, The Quest. He breaks down the five-step process of fostering a sense of belonging within a team, starting with hospitality and safety, and argues that true belonging must first be established in one's personal life before it can be effectively cultivated in a professional environment. The group also dives into the logistics of meaningful collaboration, questioning whether traditional office environments or poorly planned corporate receptions are still relevant in a world increasingly dominated by remote work and a shift toward transactional employment.
Berger also presents several "counter-cultural" stances on workplace culture, most notably his argument that alcohol has no place in professional gatherings or off-sites because it can hinder productivity and lead to poor decision-making. He emphasizes the importance of data-driven leadership, sharing how he used AI to aggregate his own personality assessments into an "owner's manual" for his team. The episode concludes with practical advice for leaders on using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as revenue and employee retention to measure belonging, and a call to action for listeners to explore their own "belonging archetypes."