Cultivating Belonging with Faith Clarke

On this episode of Business as UNusual, host Aicila sits down with Faith Clarke, founder of Work Ecosystems for Humans, to unpack how designing for belonging and collaborative leadership transforms workplaces. Faith—an organizational culture and teamwork specialist, with a unique background as a Caribbean immigrant and mother of neurodistinct children—shares how inclusive, values-driven environments unleash authentic engagement and sustainable growth. Together, they explore the myths and realities of inclusivity, why culture beats strategy, and how power-with over power-over brings higher-performing, more human teams. If you’re searching for innovative approaches to organizational leadership, this conversation delivers the practical insights and inspiration you need. Topics discussed in this episode:Why belonging is the foundation of collaborative leadershipHow U.S. workplace culture complicates inclusivityDesigning environments vs. trying to control individual behaviorThe pitfalls of “power over” and the benefits of “power with”The real reasons invisible labor drains marginalized leadersCulture change as a process: what sustainability really looks likeHow restoring communal care revitalizes organizationsThe measurable impact of culture on strategy and performanceFaith Clarke’s approach to restorative work culture auditsActionable steps for leaders seeking meaningful change Resources mentioned in this episode:Faith Clarke’s website: faithclarke.comRestorative Work Culture audit: restorativeworkculture.com Ready to transform your organization? Explore a restorative culture audit with Faith Clarke at faithclark.com. Rethink your leadership—shift from “power over” to “power with” and watch your team thrive! Don’t miss future Business as UNusual wisdom—subscribe and share this episode with leaders hungry for change! The full transcript of this conversation is available at https://www.bicurean.com/bautranscripts3 Transcripts and notes generated with Descript and Castmagic and then edited by human eyes and hands. Lightly edited and produced by BiCurean Consulting, BiCurean.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.