Assembling Humans for Belonging - Dan Berger

Assembling Humans for Belonging - Dan Berger

From Accessible Disruption - Strategy Table Pathways by Tahira Endean, Ryan Hill, Anthony Vade

February 5, 2026 · 46 min · Season 2 · Episode 9

About this episode

Dan Berger discusses his career transition and the importance of belonging in leadership and team dynamics.

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…

People in this episode

Guest: Dan Berger

Topics covered

  • belonging
  • leadership
  • mental health
  • collaboration
  • hospitality

Keywords

  • Assemble
  • Social Tables
  • The Quest
  • Belonging Quiz

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Assemble, The Quest, Belonging Quiz

Books & works: Assembling Humans for Belonging, The Quest

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