"Dan lays out a logical and straightforward playbook for how each of us can find and enhance our sense of belonging. It’s a must read for anyone looking to live a fuller and more meaningful life."
— Gary Vaynerchuk, Entrepreneur and Author
In his book, The Quest: The Definitive Guide to Finding Belonging, Dan J. Berger invites readers to embark on a deliberate journey to discover their sense of belonging.
Beginning with an exploration of the reader's belonging archetype, Berger guides them through a research-backed process of aligning their unique character traits with the belonging strategies that are ideal for them. Readers are then encouraged to consider their life circumstances through a belonging lens and to learn the skills needed to elevate their search for belonging.
This transformative process, filled with interactive exercises, aims to create a shift from a state of passive existence to one of persistent joy.
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"Dan Berger has written a lovely book addressing one of the fundamental challenges of human life, namely the quest for belonging. Mixing personal wisdom and entertaining anecdotes with a strong foundation in scientific research, he explains in clear and plain language how to succeed at connecting. For the millions of people who feel alone or excluded, this book provides a solid blueprint for improving your life."
— Roy F. Baumeister, author of The Power of Bad, and The Science of Free Will
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Belonging on teams
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Belonging in the workplace
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Authentic community building
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The future of hospitality
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"Dan's guide to finding belonging is what our country needs in order to address the loneliness epidemic that has been tearing at the fabric of our society."
— Andrew Yang, Founder, Forward Party and
Former Presidential Candidate
Dan J. Berger is an Israeli-American entrepreneur.
He is the founder and CEO of Assemble Hospitality Group, a boutique chain of corporate retreat centers. He previously founded and led Social Tables, an event planning software platform, which he sold to Blackstone-owned Cvent in 2018 for $100 million.
Dan is the recipient of numerous awards including the Pacesetter Award from the Events Industry Council. Dan holds a BA from Hunter College and an MBA from Georgetown University. His interests include philanthropy, scuba diving, running, house music, and video games.
He lives in Boise, Idaho with his wife Jen and their menagerie of animals.
Learn more at danjberger.com