Built to Belong: Discovering the Power of Community over Competition
Built to Belong: Discovering the Power of Community over Competition
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Worthy Publishing
Annotation: This fresh, inspiring call to community and connection from an entrepreneur and leader is perfect for anyone feeling alo... more
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #289021
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Publisher: Worthy Publishing
Copyright Date: 2021
Edition Date: 2021 Release Date: 08/24/21
Pages: 247 pages
ISBN: 1-546-01768-2
ISBN 13: 978-1-546-01768-4
Dewey: 158.2
LCCN: 2021010564
Dimensions: 24 cm
Language: English
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Publishers Weekly (Fri Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 2023)

In this insightful debut, Franke, cofounder of entrepreneur networking community Rising Tide Society, proposes a path for developing deeper personal connections by focusing on community. Drawing from her own personal and professional experiences, Franke examines the reasons people may feel isolated and lonely despite being more socially connected than ever thanks to social media. She argues modern technological, economic, and social advances have contributed to an overall competitive mindset, and warns that obsessively comparing oneself with others can become an -ugly monster that grows bigger.- Acknowledging that her successful photography business -was propelled by the success of others,- Franke extols the value of collaboration and emphasizes prioritizing people over opportunities. She stresses that healthy competition and collaboration can coexist, and shares examples of businesses including Airbnb and Chewy that encourage productive competition among employees while at the same time cultivating a sense of belonging and a culture of valuing others. While Franke-s advice might seem fairly obvious, her enthusiastic, joyful tone makes it all go down easily. This accessible manifesto will resonate particularly with entrepreneurs looking to create a healthy working community. (Aug.)

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Publishers Weekly (Fri Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 2023)
Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 232-238).
Reading Level: 6.0
Interest Level: 9+

This fresh, inspiring call to community and connection from an entrepreneur and leader is perfect for anyone feeling alone and ready to set off on a journey to true belonging.

Many of us feel more alone than ever despite living in the most connected society in human history. We need to belong in the same way that we need oxygen–our physical bodies require it. We perform better and have greater successes as individuals when we are connected to the collective.

Join author Natalie Franke as she shares her story of longing for connection in the chaos and lessons learned on her journey to true belonging. Together we’ll uncover how to:
  • Kick scroll-induced jealousy to the curb and transform the way that social media makes you feel about yourself and others
  • Overcome loneliness by finding your people and cultivating true community in your personal and professional world
  • Strike the balance between camaraderie and competition so that you can live a deeply fulfilled and joyful life
Human beings are not highlight reels—we’re done fanning the flames of comparison, drowning in our insecurities, and being pitted against one another. We’re saying no to the endless rat race of getting ahead and goodbye to the narratives that leave us feeling left out and alone.

We are destined for something better. We’re made for so much more. Because knit into the fabric of our DNA, we were Built to Belong.


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