A community really thrives when we all help each other succeed – when we shift from being passive viewers to becoming active doers. It’s what I like to call ‘shared muscle’.
The most powerful way to do this – to build up this shared muscle – is to know exactly what each other wants and then help each other to get it. [Read more]
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Getting really good at asking questions pays big dividends when it comes to building connections and relationships. Not only will you quickly and effectively build trust and value, but you will also stand out from the crowd as someone who is an outstanding ‘people person’. As global connectivity continues to pull us all together, this specific people skill – questioning – will become more and more valuable. 
