The Importance of Building Community in Your Community Association
What is Community, and Why is it Important?
Every day we hear the word community used by businesses, schools, and the news media. But what does it really mean? According to the dictionary, community can have many meanings, but the one that most closely defines the way we use it is “a unified body of individuals, such as a body of persons of common and especially professional interests scattered through a larger society.”
Your neighborhood is a community.
HAVING A COMMUNITY IS HAVING A SUPPORT NETWORK.
Having a strong support network in place can influence your thinking and make you more likely to achieve your goals.
COMMUNITES ARE A SAFE SPACE TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE AND CAN FOSTER COLLECTIVE CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION.
“Conversation is a meeting of minds with different memories and habits. When minds meet, they don’t just exchange facts: they transform them, reshape them, draw different implications from them, engage in new trains of thought. Conversation doesn’t just reshuffle the cards: it creates new cards.”
COMMUNITES OFFER VALUABLE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.
Some people can feel uncomfortable with the thought of small talk. But think of it this way. Networking is simply the act of connecting with people. “Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t”. Networking inside your community can help you build relationships, develop your current career, and even stay up to date on the industry trends.
OPPORTUNITY FOR AUTHENTIC MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS.
The right mentor can empower you to open new doors, enable you to focus on your goals, and help you realize your capabilities regardless of the challenges you foresee. On the other hand, having the opportunity to mentor someone can help re-energize you.
I personally have been given the opportunity to get to know all the Cypress residents on an individual basis. I encourage you to take a few minutes and find out what your community association offers. Try to attend the social events and make friends in your community. It’s easy and you may be surprised by the many benefits and options available to you as a resident. Trust me on this one- We have a lot of wonderful people here at Cypress.
I hope you enjoyed the read and please feel free to share any thoughts you might have. You know my door is always open.