How to Create Revenue Streams for Your Business by Making an Impact in Your Community

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Esther Deutsch
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Building Community: A Competitive Advantage for Personal and Professional Success

Hello everyone! Today we will delve into the power of community building and its impacts on an individual, organization, and society at large. This is a reflective piece based on an enlightening talk given by Esther Di.

A Non-Negotiable Factor for Success

Community building is a significant element for success, according to Esther Di, a known social worker and an employee at RCS Professional Services. While people tend to separate networking and community building, Esther emphasizes that the two operate under the same basic principle: their core consists of individual people.

The central message? Don't overlook the human component of any entity.

Time to Start Building a Community: Yesterday

The ideal time to begin building a community was yesterday, states Esther. Don’t wait until you need something to start. The moment to act is now. She further advises not to discriminate who you converse with - societies and individuals are fluid and mold to different roles over time. The constancy lies in how one interacts with them and the impact made on each other’s lives.

Gifts to Humanity: Our Unique Currencies

When building relationships, knowing oneself and what one can contribute is invaluable. Everyone has something to offer and should leverage that for the community’s benefit. It's crucial to be purposeful about who our unique gifts affect and allow access to. Your gift to humanity is your currency, Esther suggests.

Practical Steps to Community Building

Building a community might feel like a challenge while staring at a blank canvas. So, here are some practical steps advocated by Esther to get started:

  • Reach out – make a conscious effort to initiate conversations.
  • Take the first steps with a coworker, new employee or neighbor. Find common ground.
  • Try to uncover people’s needs and offer something meaningful.
  • Put pen to paper – a heartfelt handwritten note thanking them for their contribution or impact can mean the world.
  • Meet one new person every day.
  • Leverage social media platforms like LinkedIn and Facebook to establish new connections.
  • Be curious, be consistent, and be considerate.

Esther stressed the significance of courage and initiative whilst reaching out for opportunities - even if one may not feel entirely qualified at first. Sharing personal experiences, she drew attention to how stepping out of her comfort zone has led her to rich experiences and connections around the globe.

Dare to Volunteer

Through volunteering for causes you're passionate about, you can make significant strides in community building. Use accessible platforms like Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram to find organizations aligned with your interests and passions and don’t hesitate to sign-up.

The Power of Collaborating over Competing

Esther challenges the common perspective and encourages replacing ‘competition’ in one's vocabulary with 'collaboration.' She believes in the power of a collective effort and propagates the concept of abundance, where one's gains don't necessitate another's losses.

Esther Di's Upcoming Book

You'll be delighted to know that Esther is also in the process of authoring a book on community building and self-awareness. The soon-to-be-published book explores the interconnected relationship between community building, self-worth, and networking. To learn more about Esther's insights and experiences, please visit RCS Professional and In This Together Roundtable.

If you have any questions or if there's anything you'd like to discuss, feel free to reach out. Always remember, leadership is not a job title but a stance in the world.


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