Comments on: Online communities love to play follow the leader http://www.communityspark.com/online-communities-love-to-play-follow-the-leader/ Community Building Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:04:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: Successful online communities don’t develop overnight | Community Building http://www.communityspark.com/online-communities-love-to-play-follow-the-leader/#comment-21556 Successful online communities don’t develop overnight | Community Building Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:46:32 +0000 http://www.communityspark.com/?p=547#comment-21556 [...] 1. Share personal information about yourself. Be human. Don’t be anonymous, and make sure you  lead by example. [...]

]]> By: How to build and maintain trust in online communities | Community Building http://www.communityspark.com/online-communities-love-to-play-follow-the-leader/#comment-21036 How to build and maintain trust in online communities | Community Building Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:09:53 +0000 http://www.communityspark.com/?p=547#comment-21036 [...] communities will often mimic the behaviour of influencers – so it’s important that you lead by example if you want to encourage an atmosphere of trust in your [...] [...] communities will often mimic the behaviour of influencers – so it’s important that you lead by example if you want to encourage an atmosphere of trust in your [...]

]]> By: Shawn http://www.communityspark.com/online-communities-love-to-play-follow-the-leader/#comment-19679 Shawn Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:28:38 +0000 http://www.communityspark.com/?p=547#comment-19679 I try not to remind people that I actually have the magic wand; just try to fit into the community. People look to me to use the options that I have instead of worrying about it, which is great! I try not to remind people that I actually have the magic wand; just try to fit into the community. People look to me to use the options that I have instead of worrying about it, which is great!

]]> By: If you can’t be honest, dont build an online community | Online Community Building http://www.communityspark.com/online-communities-love-to-play-follow-the-leader/#comment-18858 If you can’t be honest, dont build an online community | Online Community Building Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:08:08 +0000 http://www.communityspark.com/?p=547#comment-18858 [...] Lead by example. Ensure you are trusted by: [...] [...] Lead by example. Ensure you are trusted by: [...]

]]> By: Newsflash: Building an online community is hard work | Community Building & Community Management http://www.communityspark.com/online-communities-love-to-play-follow-the-leader/#comment-18419 Newsflash: Building an online community is hard work | Community Building & Community Management Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:49:45 +0000 http://www.communityspark.com/?p=547#comment-18419 [...] It’s hard work encouraging strangers to talk to each other. You need to encourage, cajole and reassure. You need to be proactive. Don’t expect your members to start new conversations if you aren’t leading by example. [...] [...] It’s hard work encouraging strangers to talk to each other. You need to encourage, cajole and reassure. You need to be proactive. Don’t expect your members to start new conversations if you aren’t leading by example. [...]

]]> By: Martin Reed - Blog Author http://www.communityspark.com/online-communities-love-to-play-follow-the-leader/#comment-15401 Martin Reed - Blog Author Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:14:04 +0000 http://www.communityspark.com/?p=547#comment-15401 <strong>Monavie</strong> - Many community developers fail to realise that their community will often mimic the behaviour of its staff members. Now you know this, you can take a far more proactive approach when it comes to developing your community's personality. Monavie – Many community developers fail to realise that their community will often mimic the behaviour of its staff members. Now you know this, you can take a far more proactive approach when it comes to developing your community’s personality.

]]> By: Monavie http://www.communityspark.com/online-communities-love-to-play-follow-the-leader/#comment-15065 Monavie Fri, 30 May 2008 22:26:47 +0000 http://www.communityspark.com/?p=547#comment-15065 This is a good read, especially for me. I always get too caught up in what I say and how I say it. I’m kind of like Smily, ” I’ve never really enjoyed playing the ‘I am your leader’ type role.”. I’m fine working by myself and being independent, but I get a little scared at the thought of people following me! I’ll try to take your advice and just step out from the crowd. Thanks Martin!

]]> By: Martin Reed - Blog Author http://www.communityspark.com/online-communities-love-to-play-follow-the-leader/#comment-15011 Martin Reed - Blog Author Sun, 25 May 2008 15:40:43 +0000 http://www.communityspark.com/?p=547#comment-15011 <strong>Joe</strong> - You make a very good point! Most of us want to 'fit in' and 'conform', hence the success of many of the larger social networks. <strong>Reena</strong> - I completely agree; that's why it is always important to be aware that your own behaviour will strongly influence the personality that your online community will develop. <strong>Smiley</strong> - Keep the rants coming, mate! <strong>Loupe</strong> - I am not sure I fully understand your comment. Yes, being aware of your brand is important as it represents the difference between how you want to be known, and how others perceive you. If you fail to lead by example, you may end up widening the distance between your brand identity and brand perception. <strong>Nicole</strong> - Exactly. Let's say your community is about pirates - you could develop a persona for yourself as being an experienced pirate of the high seas! Stay polite, drop some 'Aarrrs!' in every now and again, and you'll really help set your community apart form the competition, and probably end up with loads of 'pirate' followers! <strong>John</strong> - I agree. If you want respect, you have to show respect. If you want your members to be respectful to one another, you have to lead by example. <strong>Bape</strong> - I couldn't agree more. <strong>Make Money</strong> - I love it when people drop in examples from real life to demonstrate evidence of what I write in my articles. Thanks for your contribution. <strong>Cody</strong> - I think most websites cater to people they don't know. Sure, they should know who they are targeting, but they don't really <em>know</em> every individual that visits the site. Regardless, a community should always place a priority on developing and maintaining a positive image. Joe – You make a very good point! Most of us want to ‘fit in’ and ‘conform’, hence the success of many of the larger social networks.

Reena – I completely agree; that’s why it is always important to be aware that your own behaviour will strongly influence the personality that your online community will develop.

Smiley – Keep the rants coming, mate!

Loupe – I am not sure I fully understand your comment. Yes, being aware of your brand is important as it represents the difference between how you want to be known, and how others perceive you. If you fail to lead by example, you may end up widening the distance between your brand identity and brand perception.

Nicole – Exactly. Let’s say your community is about pirates – you could develop a persona for yourself as being an experienced pirate of the high seas! Stay polite, drop some ‘Aarrrs!’ in every now and again, and you’ll really help set your community apart form the competition, and probably end up with loads of ‘pirate’ followers!

John – I agree. If you want respect, you have to show respect. If you want your members to be respectful to one another, you have to lead by example.

Bape – I couldn’t agree more.

Make Money – I love it when people drop in examples from real life to demonstrate evidence of what I write in my articles. Thanks for your contribution.

Cody – I think most websites cater to people they don’t know. Sure, they should know who they are targeting, but they don’t really know every individual that visits the site. Regardless, a community should always place a priority on developing and maintaining a positive image.

]]> By: How to motivate online community moderators | Online Communities | Build an Online Community http://www.communityspark.com/online-communities-love-to-play-follow-the-leader/#comment-14979 How to motivate online community moderators | Online Communities | Build an Online Community Fri, 23 May 2008 19:08:14 +0000 http://www.communityspark.com/?p=547#comment-14979 [...] moderators that you are still taking an active interest in the community, it also enables you to lead by example. The more your forum moderators see you undertaking moderation duties yourself, the more they will [...] [...] moderators that you are still taking an active interest in the community, it also enables you to lead by example. The more your forum moderators see you undertaking moderation duties yourself, the more they will [...]

]]> By: Chat http://www.communityspark.com/online-communities-love-to-play-follow-the-leader/#comment-14928 Chat Tue, 20 May 2008 04:47:55 +0000 http://www.communityspark.com/?p=547#comment-14928 I see any website that is catering to people they do not no to be more of a business / brand with a reputation then a personal website that a mother might visit so keeping a positive image is super important in my eyes. I see any website that is catering to people they do not no to be more of a business / brand with a reputation then a personal website that a mother might visit so keeping a positive image is super important in my eyes.

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