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Something I’ve noticed post-pandemic is that we’re doing less community than before, and we’ve seen forms of community that have been problematic.   Now community in the United States of America has been in a steady decline, as Robert Putnam notes in this video. It’s not a phenomenon that has exclusively happened in the last ten years, though we perhaps may notice it more.   We could blame social media, or politics, or us vs. them thinking or AI, but certainly not pizza. Pizza makes everyone happy. And now the few pizza haters are after me.   The point is we can ask ourselves a few questions:   Can we build connection again, both with people who are similar and dissimilar to ourselves?   Can we cast out fear of one another in order to connect in public settings again?   How can we relate to one another better, and engage in ways that are respectful and beneficial to one another?   I think many of us can agree that the ways we ought to treat one another are not reflected well on social media and other Internet platforms.   Reminding ourselves of conduct pre-Internet, spending more time in non-Internet spaces, and interacting when we’re ready could go a long way towards building better community. That community can then multiply better behavior beyond its bounds.   It is a movement from solitude to community and onward to service.   And now that I’ve posted this, let me log off and enjoy some time outside the Internet.

When you have many Reimagined Communities, how do they relate to each other? Check out my latest article in the series. Enjoy!

Another thing I’ve realized about people who engage in community discussions: They become more informed citizens 🤝. This happens because they actively participate in conversations, sharing diverse perspectives and insights 🗣️. Our commitment to presenting facts without editorializing helps foster these discussions. Stay informed with our latest news updates! Share your thoughts in the comments and let’s build a well-informed community together! 📢 #InformedCommunity #NewsDiscussion

Another thing I’ve realized about people who engage in community discussions: They become more informed citizens 🤝. This happens because they actively participate in conversations, sharing diverse perspectives and insights 🗣️. Our commitment to presenting facts without editorializing helps foster these discussions. Stay informed with our latest news updates! Share your thoughts in the comments and let’s build a well-informed community together! 📢 #InformedCommunity #NewsDiscussion

The sense of community is under threat. How can we find connection in a divided world? Dr. Julian Abel shares with us the importance of rebuilding thriving communities and how we can all play a part in making it so. Join this full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/egua-SnF

Today, we celebrate the right to access information, empowering communities to make informed decisions. Knowledge is power! Let's advocate for transparency and ensure that information is accessible to all. How does it empower you? #InternationalDayforUniversalAccesstoInformation

Really cool to see all the work that Teichert does in the communities in which we work. If you're interested in how Teichert gives back, check out the article below! #teichert #community #sacramentobusinessjournal

Full transparency! In 2016, I became a charter school authorizer without knowing how to improve existing practices. Attending NACSA's Annual Conference in Georgia that year changed everything. Their sessions challenged old practices and sharpened my skills to promote equity and inclusion. Don't miss my chat with Veronica Brooks-Uy, NACSA Vice President, about her work on Diversifying the Profession: Closing the DEI in Authorizing. She's brilliant! #DiversityInclusion #EducationEquity #DEI #CharterSchools #Authorizing #CharterSchoolAuthorizing #HBCU #Authorizers #Podcast

In a world of information overload, disinformation, and outright lying, we owe it to ourselves and our communities to make good decisions in our personal lives, for our economic well-being, and better social outcomes. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dxm9_YmQ

To my mind Seth Godin has brilliantly summed up the stark differences between #Trump (fear mongering, hatred, lies) and #KamalaHarris (trust, cooperation, progress)... Kinds of power There’s the James Bond villian sort of power, based on division, dominance and destruction. This is the short-term power of bullies, trauma and mobs. And then there’s a more resilient form of power. This is power based on connection, discussion and metrics. A power based in reality over the long term. Divisive power tears things down. Resilient power builds things up. Resilient power creates the conditions for the community to produce value over time. Resilient power uses optimism and fairness to create value because participants can see ways they can participate and contribute. Fear might be for sale, but that doesn’t mean we have to buy it. Better is possible. #power #leadership #business #politics #community #principles #USA #elections