What separates a community from an audience? How about the role of in-person events in fostering rich, meaningful connections? Inspired by our enlightening conversation with Emily Thompson, co-founder of Being Boss, we try to answer these questions and more. It's all about building a community that's more than just about content consumption or product purchasing.

Key Topics and Takeaways

0:02:02 - Building and Maintaining a Thriving Community

We talk through the difference between a community and an audience and the importance of not getting in your own community's way. If members don't communicate with each other and build relationships without the leader's presence, it's probably not a community.

0:08:11 - In-Person Events and Community Building

We explore how creating a sense of low stakes can help foster relationships, and how Emily and Kathleen of Being Boss organically created a community by sharing conversations through podcasting. We consider leadership vs being a member of a community, and how events can provide insight into the impact of the work being done. We also look at the differences between in-person and virtual events, and how virtual events can open up geographical access to community members.

0:21:28 - Online Interactions' Impact on in-Person Events

We consider the impact of self-editing online and its relation to meeting people in person. How have the younger generations grown up with the presence of social media and how does that affect the value of in-person meetings? We explore how the future of work will shape our engagement with each other and the role of safety and vulnerability.

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Intentional Event Design with Rachel Coddington

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