Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

The truth of gamification, the long tail of community, and community-led growth from Clay - Your Community Links for October 28th:

"But today, I want to discuss three hallmarks of a community that we should strive towards whether we are in an official #WordPress community, a professional community, or a learning community." my latest at @MyMainWP https://t.co/xiB8b7lNfq

Yes @curetonl "transactional community" is an oxymoron. This ☝️. Early definitions of community contrasted high trust and shared values vs. low trust and highly transactional!

💡 How do you combine your inner Artist and Scientist at work?

What does this mean in business? 👉 Push back against purely numbers-driven decisions. 👉 Lean into storytelling to convey the emotional value of your work (q.v., see my talk w Christina Persson: https://t.co/afKphDyhHQ). 👉 Trust your instincts, esp. when backed by experience.

Think of Leonardo Da Vinci—one of history’s greatest artists, yet also a pioneer in science. To truly excel, we need both: the left brain and the right brain working in harmony.

As a business professional, I often see an obsession with metrics. But while data has its place, relying solely on numbers can miss something deeper: the value of qualitative insights, intuition (Fingerspitzengefühl, if you care to look that one up!). 🧩

In a recent Popular Mechanics article, scientists noted that Van Gogh’s Starry Night mirrors the scientific principle of “energy cascades” ( https://t.co/U9CXvUiIKZ). 🌌 Great art is rooted in close observation and curiosity—the very qualities that drive scientific discovery.

🎨🧠 Are you an artist or a scientist at heart? Maybe they aren’t so different after all.

From the Mr Beast "how to work here" guide. Interesting how this mindset towards consultants is radically different than how Gen X/Boomers see them.

Tomorrow at noon, I’ll be diving deep into the essentials of digital community strategy with Disco, including: 👉️ Strategies for fostering genuine connections online. 👉️ How emerging technologies are redefining the way we interact. https://t.co/jV6A3gpLOD

I’m excited to announce my upcoming session with @Disco on March 12th at noon ET! This is a great opportunity for those interested in the art of community building and digital engagement. Sign up using this link: https://t.co/jV6A3gpLOD

Business Value | CMX Community Industry Trends 2023 Part 4 | Clocktower ... https://t.co/g771lldjKN via @YouTube

[#Webinar Replay ▶️ ] Listen in as @hivebrite's Head of Community @heymorganwood Community Strategist @toddnilson of @ClocktowerAdv discuss how #AI can help you in your #communitymanagement endeavors. #community #webinarreplay #communitybuilding ➡️ https://t.co/YNohogEWr8

Operations and Programs | CMX Community Industry Trends 2023 Part 3 | Cl... https://t.co/A3VyrX8mDc via @YouTube

[Webinar 📣] Join our experts @heymorganwood & @toddnilson @ClocktowerAdv as they share insights and best practices on leveraging #AI to take your #community to the next level. Register now👇 https://t.co/xZA1huiGSN

Clocktower Advisors is hosting Update Spotlight: Community Leaders Institute. Would you like to attend?

Online communities’ positive impact to business ROI is increasing, despite the rough economic landscape. Join us for some interesting anecdotes, success sharing and best practices! @toddnilson

I've come across A LOT of good 17th- and 18th-century Quaker names over the past 3.5 years, as I've worked on my thesis. Now that my thesis is done and submission is near, it's time to share the more than 90 wildest early Quaker names I've found (in alphabetical order):