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October 6, 2025 24 mins

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 leadership
  • How U.S. workplace culture complicates inclusivity
  • Designing environments vs. trying to control individual behavior
  • The pitfalls of “power over” and the benefits of “power with”
  • The real reasons invisible labor drains marginalized leaders
  • Culture change as a process: what sustainability really looks like
  • How restoring communal care revitalizes organizations
  • The measurable impact of culture on strategy and performance
  • Faith Clarke’s approach to restorative work culture audits
  • Actionable steps for leaders seeking meaningful change


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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!


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The full transcript of this conversation is available at https://www.bicurean.com/bautranscripts3


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