{"id":2391,"date":"2016-10-06T14:03:18","date_gmt":"2016-10-06T14:03:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rumbletalk.com\/blog\/?p=2391"},"modified":"2021-06-15T07:42:20","modified_gmt":"2021-06-15T07:42:20","slug":"community-leadership-youre-probably-ready-think","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rumbletalk.com\/blog\/index.php\/2016\/10\/06\/community-leadership-youre-probably-ready-think\/","title":{"rendered":"Community leadership: you’re probably more ready than you think"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stuck at that first step towards community leadership?<\/p>\n

Perhaps you are a die-hard fan of a particularly obscure music\u00a0genre. Or maybe you practice a reputable\u00a0profession dominated by aggressive personalities.\u00a0You want to create\u00a0an online portal for the community but are afraid it won’t amount to anything.<\/p>\n

A\u00a0million and one reasons to NOT follow through are all holding hands and glaring at you menacingly.<\/p>\n

They’re probably all\u00a0understandable. The\u00a0strongest aspirations can fail to mobilize even\u00a0the boldest leaders past that first step.<\/p>\n

But they shouldn’t\u00a0stop YOU.<\/p>\n

The truth about taking that first step is,\u00a0you’ve probably been ready for quite some time.<\/p>\n

Leadership\u00a0no longer exists in a vacuum<\/strong><\/h2>\n

One of the most common pitfalls is a false perception of what leadership actually is.<\/p>\n

The global leadership landscape has undergone nothing short of a revolution, and particularly with regards to online communities. Old paradigms about leadership are beginning to lose ground.<\/p>\n

Individual community members\u00a0increasingly demand more active roles in\u00a0community leadership.<\/p>\n

This might explain why\u00a0a\u00a0staggering two thirds of millennials plan\u00a0to leave<\/em><\/a> their current employer by 2020. A decade ago, no one would have dreamed of such a thing. Today this truth is self-evident: employers who micromanage and keep their chips too close can’t\u00a0inspire\u00a0loyalty.<\/p>\n

But its not just about dynamic leadership or the opportunity to participate. There’s also the fact that\u00a0changing employers has become easier than changing smart phones.<\/p>\n

That reason is the internet: an infinite expanse of places, people, ideas –\u00a0all\u00a0available\u00a0at the click of a button.<\/p>\n

Today’s leaders are forged in a\u00a0globally interconnected megalopolis of online communities. And this is excellent news\u00a0for leadership culture.<\/p>\n

Local communities are no longer\u00a0stuck with\u00a0leadership that isn’t responsive to their\u00a0needs and aspirations. They can reach\u00a0past arm’s length for something better.<\/p>\n

Conversely,\u00a0emerging\u00a0leaders don’t need to exhibit\u00a0undesirable traits, and can choose an environment which best fits their natural talents.<\/p>\n

People are looking for you<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Another thing to keep in mind is that you are not alone.<\/p>\n

The belief that no one shares your interests\u00a0or taste is a common and unfortunate one.<\/p>\n

Granted, there was a time when\u00a0unique interests were\u00a0enjoyed in a vacuum. But that is no longer the case.<\/p>\n

A quick Google\u00a0search today will lead you to a bustling online community centered on virtually any\u00a0interest.\u00a0Somewhere\u00a0out there is a community looking\u00a0for someone just like you.<\/p>\n

It no longer matters\u00a0that no one on your block shares your taste for vintage Garbage Pail Kids.\u00a0Somewhere on the internet is a community where\u00a0you can go to pursue that interest.<\/p>\n

Understand as well that its not always a matter of you pursuing your interests.<\/p>\n

Nothing puts you on the map like being a pioneer in your field.\u00a0The internet is big enough to all but ensure that your interests are probably out there looking for you.<\/p>\n

Can’t find a community centered on\u00a0something you love? You’ve come to the right place. Capitalize on that by being the first to create what is missing!<\/p>\n

Build a reputation.\u00a0This takes\u00a0some reaching out, but the effort is worth it. Join an existing community and engage it in ways\u00a0that make you stand out.<\/p>\n

Don’t be put off if the\u00a0community you’ve found isn’t exactly what you thought it would be. The presence of a problem means the absence of a solution, and that is an opportunity to lead.<\/p>\n

Work to solve the problem you’ve found in a way that presents value to everyone. The recognition and benefit you’ll get for doing this might\u00a0surprise you.<\/p>\n

Community leadership is about creating\u00a0experiences<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Get in the mindset of hosting events<\/strong>.\u00a0Community leadership means\u00a0actively engaging members through\u00a0their\u00a0common interests.<\/p>\n

People bond\u00a0by doing things together.\u00a0Communities, in turn, develop through that internal\u00a0bonding process.<\/p>\n

If you have joined or formed a book club, for example, you can host a reading or discussion. If you enjoy a type of art, you can create a podcast where you interview members of the community.<\/p>\n

One\u00a0critical point here:\u00a0its about the community, not just you. Most of the people you meet online have all the\u00a0“stuff” they need — what they are looking for is experiences.<\/p>\n

Provide your community\u00a0with those experiences.<\/p>\n

You want to foster an interactive environment where people feel like they can contribute. Don’t worry about people copying you. They will recall\u00a0that you are the one who inspired them.<\/p>\n

The nature of online communities makes this simple because they\u00a0interact primarily through social media, forums, webinars and chat programs.<\/p>\n

The wonderful thing about this is that you don’t have to manufacture widgets or produce mind-boggling art. You just have to love the same stuff that a handful or more of other people do.<\/p>\n

This means hat all it takes to start is getting online and starting.<\/p>\n

First impressions matter.<\/h2>\n

It’s a fact of life that people remember the bad and forget the good.<\/p>\n

But that’s alright, because there’s ways to mitigate the risk of failure.<\/p>\n

For starters, community leadership doesn’t always mean blowing people’s minds. Something simple done right is infinitely better than something elaborate done sloppy.<\/p>\n

On that\u00a0note,\u00a0finding the optimal\u00a0balance between customization and simplicity is essential.<\/p>\n

Remember: it’s not about features, its about the overall experience.<\/p>\n

Robust customization is great\u00a0but can leave you looking clueless if you don’t know how to use it. Conversely,\u00a0playing it too safe will prevent you from creating your desired atmosphere.<\/p>\n

Probably the best place to start when developing your idea is by finding the right hosting platform.<\/p>\n

One of the things\u00a0RumbleTalk prides itself on is the ability to create just the right atmosphere.<\/p>\n

We help create dynamic\u00a0online experiences within your realm of control and experience.\u00a0The result is a community event which brings members\u00a0together while\u00a0providing an opportunity for you to stand out.<\/p>\n

The bottom line is most of what you need is already out there. The leadership wheel has been reinvented in a way that makes virtually anyone able to use it.<\/p>\n

Things that were once entry barriers are increasingly being used as wedges with which to pry open stubborn doors.<\/p>\n

All you need is to find one shoe that fits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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