👋 🏘️ Why don’t we know our neighbors?
Network members need to be able to be honest and forthright about what they need to get in order to make participating in the effort worth their while. Meanwhile, participants can also share what they can give to help the network succeed, as well as their legitimate constraints (the ways in which they are limited in their ability to contribute free
... See moreDavid Ehrlichman • Impact Networks: Create Connection, Spark Collaboration, and Catalyze Systemic Change
The more varied roles we provide for people, the more people we can involve who have their own varied needs and talents. When people can exercise their gifts, can make an impact directly on those around them and can feel that they are needed and valued, they feel a sense of agency that can help them tolerate the frustrations involved in long term o... See more
21. Agency Part Four: How Groups Create Agency, and Checklist
Human beings are fundamentally social animals. Behavioral economics and psychological research have taught us that we fundamentally crave a sense of connectedness, belonging, mission, and meaning, particularly when performing our work.
Jeffrey Bussgang • When Community Becomes Your Competitive Advantage
If it’s successful, then your communities will do at least four things better. First, it’ll help members grow in the ways they hope to. This growth can be technical, social, or internal. Second, it’ll cause members to feel more connected, welcome, proud, and excited to be a part of the group. Third, it’ll help members work together toward making th
... See moreCharles Vogl • The Art of Community: Seven Principles for Belonging
