by Todd Von Deak | Jan 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Todd’s note: this is the 4th post in our series on human-centered communities. Please keep coming back through the end of March as we dive into this timely topic. Inclusivity is a fundamental principle that ensures every community member feels valued and heard....
by Todd Von Deak | Jan 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Todd’s Note: Here’s the next installment in our series of posts exploring the concept of human-centered communities. Empathy is often described as the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, but in human-centered communities, it takes on an...
by Todd Von Deak | Jan 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Todd’s Note: This post continues our series on human-centered communities. Building a human-centered community requires a solid foundation—guiding principles that inform every decision, interaction, and initiative. These pillars are the bedrock upon which a...
by Todd Von Deak | Jan 2, 2025 | Community Building
Todd’s Note: This is a topic I’ve been thinking about a lot in both professional and academic settings. I think it’s fascinating as we see more tension growing between in-person and virtual approaches to our professional lives – it’s a...
by Todd Von Deak | Mar 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Storytelling is a beacon of engagement in a world saturated with emails, notifications, and information overload. Associations, no matter their structure or focus area, can harness the power of storytelling to forge stronger connections with their members. This blog...