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Everyone keeps saying the future of community is human connection. Cool. So was MySpace Attention isn’t just fleeting. It’s being actively competed for by systems that are faster, more personalized, and infinitely more patient than any community manager. (I said what I said.) And we’re over here saying, “But we have belonging.” Here’s the thing […]
Traditionally, cybersecurity expenses have been seen as costs that fail to spark interest among decision-makers focused on generating revenue. This perspective is shifting, however, as cybersecurity compliance increasingly becomes a prerequisite for business; without compliance, there’s no possibility for contracts, orders, or revenue growth. Organizations are now expecting their partners, suppliers, vendors, and professional service […]
Over three hours a day in 2021 answering “Where’s the thing?” emails. Not building retention systems. Not analyzing churn. Not designing programming that moves conversion metrics. Just pointing people to things that already existed. If you’re running a community solo, you’ve probably hit this realization: you can’t prove strategic value when you’re buried in navigational […]
Mid-size hospitality companies do not struggle to scale because they lack ambition. They struggle because their people systems are built for survival, not growth. This was echoed in three recent conversations I had with Saye Kokeh, Managing Director at Proper Hospitality, Corina De La Rosa, an on-property HR director, and Kelli Joseph, SVP of Human […]
In the current job market, there is a widening gap between how people think hiring happens and how it actually happens. For years, the standard job search process was simple: find a job posting, hit “apply,” and wait. But in 2026, that “wait-and-see” strategy has become a black hole for talent. As companies lean into […]
The instinct when engagement drops: post more. More prompts. More resources. More value. Surely if we just keep showing up, they will too. It’s the community manager equivalent of talking louder when someone doesn’t understand you. Maybe if I just SAY MORE THINGS, this will work. Six years of running a community solo taught me […]
I’ve updated my community’s onboarding more times than I care to admit. And still? I’m never truly satisfied with it. Each update brings another small dose of clarity for our members. A slightly smoother path. One less point of confusion. But it’s been a process—and if I’m being honest, it’s a process that never really […]
The traditional executive playbook used to be simple: work hard, deliver results, and keep your head down. In the old world of corporate leadership, “staying off the radar” was considered a badge of professional humility, a sign you were busy getting work done, and certain the work would speak for itself…no need to shout your […]
Most communities don’t lose momentum because people stop taking action. They lose it because action becomes the goal. Post the thing. Attend the session. Check the box. Keep the streak alive. From the outside, everything looks “healthy.” From the inside, nothing is actually moving. That’s the moment consistency quietly turns into performance. The Actual Problem […]
The quiet moments between professional chapters often reveal the most about who we’re becoming. Far from being empty, these periods of transition can be among the most purposeful of all. Investing in Growth Pursuing certifications in AWS Cloud Practitioner and SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager was more than a quest for credentials. It was a journey […]
