I have read a soft copy of it – I need to go buy a hard copy… That's one I definitely want on my nightstand.

I truly hope I can find the right tribe to help lead over at KindnessUnderground.com. We really need to put our heads together about some of the ideas I have for the site.

Thanks John – We all do crave to belong, and to me this offers a payback for the tribe leader that may be overlooked. As a leader of a tribe, you get the additional satisfaction of knowing you helped meet this need for some great people.

I have read a soft copy of it – I need to go buy a hard copy… That's one I definitely want on my nightstand.

I truly hope I can find the right tribe to help lead over at KindnessUnderground.com. We really need to put our heads together about some of the ideas I have for the site.

Thanks John – We all do crave to belong, and to me this offers a payback for the tribe leader that may be overlooked. As a leader of a tribe, you get the additional satisfaction of knowing you helped meet this need for some great people.

Hey Threedot, have you read Tribes? I just came across it on my bookshelf again today and I'm going to read it again. It's what we do at Under30CEO–build a tribe! Thanks for being part of it

David, this is a solid post! I’m glad I read it, and I especially like the helpful links you posted at the bottom.

The video really demonstrates the power of building a community, which is something I am becoming more and more passionate about.

I think one of the keys to happiness in life is relationships, and with the ease of connecting with others as you discussed in this article, there are so many opportunities to build quality, lasting relationships.

Be genuine, help others, and CARE.

Humans inherently crave belonging…communities offer brand identity that satisfies this craving. What community are you most passionate about?

Karen, I see what you mean. Makes total sense. I try to keep that thought in my head that someone out there that I’m not aware of is definitely watching me. Yep, it’s scary.

David, I agree. I do lack confidence even though I know that “things” will be ok.

You and I suffer from the same malady – we lack confidence in our God given talents. Others see strength in us that we do not. Maybe we should partner and pray for each other on that? You are already a leader Scott, already strong (through Him if not in yourself) – we both need to step out in faith a little more maybe. For me, this blog is a big start

I think the best leaders don’t believe they would be a “quality” leader, as you put it. I always think of Moses when someone says something like this. There is a leader in each one of us, and it looks different for each person. Some will lead many, some will lead few, but we all lead. Someone is watching you and following your example – co-workers, kids, friends… someone, which means you are already leading.

Too often we talk ourselves out of doing something before we’ve even taken the time to talk to God about it. When we do this, we make God small. He’s huge and we can do all things through His strength, and very little, if anything, in our own.

As some can atest to I don’t dance. It’s highly possible that I don’t dance because I don’t lead. Fears and failure or fears of failure or both. Fears of how I’m perceived. If I’m gonna dance I want to have a quality dance, if you know what I mean.

This guy probably danced much better than I ever could and I applaud him for having the I’m-gonna-have-fun-and-I-don’t-care-what-y’all-think attitude. Applause and maybe a tad bit of jealousy for him being able to carry that attitude. He did look as though he was having a blast.

I don’t lead because of Fear. Same fears as dancing I would think. Not to mention the pressure that I think I would feel leading.

Don’t get me wrong, I would love (or really like) to be able to lead. I just don’t think I would be a “quality” leader, if that makes sense.

This was an awesome post. And I did get the “man I wish I was there” feeling from watching the video. In fact, after reading the post I did get that, ok i’m gonna do it feeling. But the fear quickly extinguished it.

Keep up the great work, David.

Because of HIM
SC