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??? What do we discover when we search for the soul of building community? Especially in a space where our goal is to learn together. ???? At xchange, we’ve been quietly making strides in this area... but it’s getting harder to stay under the radar! ?? We’re privileged to support global communities like Conscious Capitalism, Inc., Women Presidents Organization, HeartMath Inc., Page Society, EOS Worldwide, along with thousands of change agents creating entrepreneurial communities of all kinds. ?? Today, we led a training for our students on the essence of consciously building a thriving learning community. ???? Here are a few thought-provoking questions we explored: ?? What happens when we view community as an adjective, not just a noun? ?? How can we cultivate the spirit of community within any group? ?? What is the role of community in the context of our time? ?? Is the business of belonging one we all need to embrace? ?? What can we learn from the rise and fall of civilizations about the importance of being a change agent who fosters community? ?? What insights emerge at the intersection of modern science and indigenous wisdom? ?? Could it be true that community is the answer to every problem? From a biological perspective, do we find strength only through our relationships? ?? In living systems, what can we learn when we see that solutions often lie in strengthening and repairing connections? ?? How have indigenous communities managed conflict for centuries? ?? What possibilities open up for individuals that can’t happen outside of a community? ?? And how does this change the way we design and spend time together? At xchange, we don’t have all the answers, but here are a few key distinctions to consider: In a healthy community experience, we constantly explore two crucial questions: 1?? Do I belong? This is nurtured through: ?? Safety: Convening the group in a way that invites psychological safety. ?? Story: Crafting a powerful community identity and a transcendent purpose to galvanize the right people. 2?? How do I give and receive value? This is fostered through: ?? Sharing: Creating avenues for members to exchange ideas, solutions, support, and resources. ?? Stewardship: Encouraging members to act like owners, shaping community identity and nourishing the collective. We also had the gift of Nozomi Morgan, CEO of the global leadership consulting firm Michiki Morgan Worldwide, interviewing Stephanie Courtillier, our Community Steward at xhange, who shared her guiding framework for nurturing our global community. ???? 1. Sense the System: Listen deeply, observe attentively, respond with care?????? 2. Support the Journey: Guide with intention and stand beside them ?????? 3. Showcase Stories: Celebrate the power of giving and receiving ?????? If you attended our training today, what did you think? ?? Want to be notified about our next training or access resources on building community? Drop a note below! ????