Build: Community, purpose & growth
Tribes
I just finished the book, Tribes, by Seth Godin. It's a quick read with lots of stories to illustrate the finer points of leadership and community-building. Here's just one nugget that resonated with me, on the Anatomy of a Movement: "Senator Bill Bradley defines a movement as having three elements: A narrative that tells a…
Read MoreCreating Community Through Blogs
Some tips I gathered from the Thin Air Summit: Photo by Gavin Andrew Stewart A first step to creating a community is to be a part of a community. It’s easier to join a conversation than to start one. Participate by leaving comments on other blogs. Rather than being an island by focusing solely on your…
Read MoreDave Taylor’s Keynote at Thin Air Summit
Dave Taylor gave the keynote at the opening of the Thin Air Summit. And what an opening! He’s a pioneer in the use of the Internet, going back to the ’80s. With that experience comes a wise perspective. I found Dave’s keynote to be smart, compassionate, and best of all, a much needed viewpoint about…
Read MoreOld-Fashioned Campaigning, Through the Internet
It’s been a long campaign season. On the eve of the U.S. election, I’ve enjoyed seeing how much a message and a cause could grow, by building both an online and offline community of like-minded citizens. It’s been a fascinating case study over time. So here’s one more article by the Wall Street Journal on…
Read MoreHow An Ex-Rock Star Can Help You Create Community
A Fast Company article describes a new site for uploading videos, The Hub, as a way for human rights atrocities to be made visible. Why is this innovative? Because according to the article, places like YouTube have "strict guidelines against graphic sexual or violent material." The Hub was launched by ex-rock star, Peter Gabriel, who…
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