What a great quote to reframe our work as community builders.
“Perhaps the best conversationalist in the world is the man who helps others to talk.” — John Steinbeck, East of Eden
(I have not read the book, but the quote spoke to me.)
Community builders are often not outspoken. We mostly don't seek the attention. We’re (usually) more introverted than extroverted. We do the work to elevate others, not ourselves.
To reframe our work as being ‘the best conversationalists’ could empower us. We don’t have to do all the conversing, we need to work our magic to help others talk.
How many conversations have you enabled?
That’s a powerful perspective.
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This is how to host my podcast. If I’m doing all the talking, I’ve failed. It’s about facilitating the conversation.
This really resonates, Rosie! <3