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MBA Essay - What is a sense of Belonging

There is a broad set of literature on what it means to ‘belong’ from psychological development to cultural engagement to inclusive language to other niche inclusion and social psychology principles.  

At its core, we feel a sense of belonging when the culture, team, or group makes us feel heard, connected, and supported.

We don’t feel a sense of belonging when there is a threat to our safety, identity and culture. 

In this MBA essay writing tip on how to capture a sense of belonging, I cover:

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MBA Essay: Cognitive vs. Affective Perspective Taking

Cognitive Perspective Taking relies on your ability to interpret a person’s thoughts or beliefs.

Affective perspective Taking relies on your ability to interpret a person’s feelings or emotions at that time.

Cognitive Perspective Taking

Cognitive Perspective-taking or interpreting a person’s beliefs or thoughts works in essay examples where you had to negotiate for a deal or a decision and interpret the decision maker’s perspective.