Part 2: The Secret to Scaling Communities: Culture, Consistency, and Celebration (with Tasha Van Vlack)

What does it take to build an international community?

In part 2 of the conversation with Tasha Van Vlack, Chris and Lucie explore the intricacies of building and maintaining community within organizations, especially as they grow. Tasha shares her insights on navigating cultural differences in community engagement, emphasizing the importance of connection and flexibility. They also discuss the transition from management to leadership, highlighting the need for emotional intelligence, vulnerability, and the ability to celebrate team wins. Tasha's experiences provide valuable lessons for leaders looking to foster a sense of belonging and engagement in their teams. 

Takeaways

-        Maintaining connection in a growing community requires intentionality.

-        Cultural differences can impact engagement and communication.

-        Flexibility in participation is crucial for community members.

-        Celebrating team wins boosts morale and fosters connection.

-        Emotional intelligence is essential for effective leadership.

-        Vulnerability helps leaders connect with their teams.

-        Listening to community members is key to understanding their needs.

-        Consistency in communication builds trust and engagement.

-        Leaders should focus on visibility and value for their team members.

-        Community is an organic ecosystem that requires shared control.

About Tasha 

Tasha Van Vlack is a community-builder disguised as a marketer. With a background in nonprofit engagement, digital strategy, and making things happen with tiny teams, she’s the founder of The Nonprofit Hive—a global nonprofit peer-connection platform—and the brains behind Community Hives, which helps organizations spark one-on-one conversations that actually go somewhere. Right now, she’s diving headfirst into scaling relational tech and dreaming up what’s next for human-first connection tools. When she’s not matchmaking nonprofit pros or geeking out on systems change, you’ll find her hiking with her kids, reading a good fiction book, or talking community like it’s a love language. 

Contact Tasha:

Email: [email protected]

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tasha-van-vlack/

Join the Nonprofit Hive: www.thenonprofithive.com

Interested in the difficult conversations course? Check it out here: https://www.myleadershippotential.com/trust

Contact Chris: [email protected]

Contact Lucie: [email protected] or www.mindfittery.com