The 7 Pillars of Community
These 7 characteristics are called pillars because they not only define a community, they define a space where a community can grow.
Learn more about these pillars by clicking on their links.
Commitment: Community building starts with this crucial factor!
Inclusivity: Where do you really belong?
Authenticity Does anybody know who you really are? Do you?
Support: Are you going it alone?
Shared Leadership: Are you a leader?
Collaboration: Without this factor, you’re not a community!
Camaraderie: Where is the most fun place in the world?
Use your understanding of the 7 pillars to grow a community, and to gauge where you are on the community-building path. These are just two of the many beautiful applications of the 7 pillars.
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