Launch
Time & Value Math for New Communities
The worst thing you could do in the beginning is put a price on what you are building. Payment is friction between you and the people you serve.
Latest
tripod
The Community Tripod: Events, Dialogue, Solutions
Think of your community like your favorite TV show. Why do you keep going back? Because you know when to tune in for the next episode.
feedback
Seedback, not Feedback
The strength and depth of your community are directly proportional to the effort you invest in it.
build with
Build Things People Need, And They Will Gather
Whether you are starting or re-starting community, over-indexing on value to your audience is your best long-term investment.
Growth
Doing Great Things: Members Select on Vision First, Value Second
Building early momentum isn't just about bullet points, meetings, or checklists. You don't have to articulate it like an exploded diagram – that comes later.
legacy
Legacy Work Starts Day One
Real players know that legacy is job one on day one. Legacy is the result of daily decisions, the choices that guide you.
purpose
Purpose-Led Growth in Communities: A Framework and Worksheet
How do you get everyone else on board and keep the momentum as you grow your community? It's all about tapping into the collective power of purpose.
leadership
Communities Need Leadership
Community leadership is a learned skill and a style that you need to be comfortable with.
Start
The Best Time to Start is Now
The beauty of community is that it can be as simple as sending a text or an email to gather people together for a shared purpose.
money
Communities Cost Money
Let's cut to the chase: launching and running an online community isn't just a passion project—it's a full-on investment. Here's how to ask for money without feeling like you're just another bill in their inbox.
time
Time Can Be Your (Community) Friend or Foe
Time is the ultimate power-law in the development and sustenance of communities.
minimalist
The Paradox of More in Less: Enhancing Community Experience by Subtraction
When it comes to building community, less is more. It might seem counterintuitive at first, but simplicity is the key to creating a more engaging, valuable, and connected community.