It's a COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY: a group of people who share common interests, values, goals, or experiences and interact with each other in a meaningful way. Communities can be formed based on a variety of factors, including geography, culture, shared activities, or virtual platforms. They often provide a sense of belonging, support, and identity to their members.

Types of Communities

Geographic Communities: People living in the same area, such as neighborhoods, towns, or cities.

Interest-Based Communities: Groups formed around shared hobbies, passions, or professions (e.g., book clubs, sports teams, online forums).

Cultural or Ethnic Communities: Groups sharing common heritage, traditions, or languages.

Virtual Communities: Online groups that connect people across distances, often through social media or specialized platforms.

Faith-Based Communities: Groups organized around religious beliefs or spiritual practices.

Characteristics of a Community

Shared Purpose: Common goals or interests unite members.

Interaction: Regular communication and collaboration among members.

Support: Members offer help, advice, or emotional backing to each other.

Identity: A sense of belonging and collective identity.

Structure: Rules, norms, or systems that guide the community’s behavior.

Communities play a critical role in fostering relationships, encouraging collaboration, and building social capital. They can be as small as a local club or as large as global movements.

Ah yes. GLOBAL MOVEMENTS. We'll come back to this.........

I grew up living next to the Community Church of Cedar Grove in New Jersey. As in, right next door. One of the first words that I ever learned past Mama and DaDa was COMMUNITY. I went to Nursery School and then Kindergarten at the COMMUNITY Church. So, born in 1960 through 2025, I have been around, aware of, and IN a COMMUNITY. 

This past week, we had our 'People Magic Summit' with Mighty Networks.  

Mighty Networks is an online platform designed to help individuals, organizations, and creators build and manage their own communities. It combines the functionality of social networking, online courses, memberships, and event hosting in a single platform. With Mighty Networks, users can create a branded, customizable space for their audience to connect, share content, and engage. AT SCALE. 

Key Features of Mighty Networks

Community Building: Create spaces where members can interact through posts, comments, and discussions.

Membership Management: Offer free or paid memberships, with tools to manage subscribers and set up membership tiers.

Online Courses: Build and deliver courses with multimedia content, quizzes, and progress tracking.

Events: Host live or virtual events, webinars, and meetups directly on the platform.

Custom Branding: Customize the look and feel of the network to align with your brand identity.

Mobile App Access: Provide members access via a dedicated mobile app, improving accessibility and engagement.

Monetization: Generate income through memberships, course sales, and paid events.

Analytics: Track member activity, engagement levels, and other metrics to refine the community experience.

Who Uses Mighty Networks?

Creators and Influencers: To engage their audiences and monetize their expertise.

Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses: To build brand communities and offer exclusive content or courses.

Organizations and Nonprofits: To connect stakeholders, members, or supporters in a unified platform.

Coaches and Educators: To run online programs, workshops, and coaching sessions.

Mighty Networks is popular because it integrates multiple community-building tools into a single platform, making it easy for creators and organizations to foster engagement and grow their audience without relying on multiple external tools.

And, the GlobalDLA.org is a 'network' of Mighty Networks. One more time for the folks in the back:

The GlobalDLA.org is a 'network' of Mighty Networks. 

So, the 770K+ living alumni of Penn State World Campus - the 600K+ living alumni of RUTGERS - the 300K+ living alumni of PURDUE are all in (checks notes......) OUR Mighty Network. Across North America there are 174K+ [K-20] schools which covers Kindergarten through GRADUATE SCHOOL, MEDICAL SCHOOL, LAW SCHOOL, et.al. and they are all serviced by the technology of Mighty Networks. 

So, my first words were "MaMa, DaDa and COMMUNITY." That's my story and I'm sticking to it. My first community was Kindergarten in the 60s in Cedar Grove, NJ. Now in 2025 my COMMUNITY is the GlobalDLA.org - which could not (would not?) exist without the 'People Magic' of Mighty Networks. 

Yes, it's all about people magic. Please consider joining our Global Cloud COMMUNITY. Because none of us is as smart as all of us. And life's journey is more fun with people that you like, people that you trust, and people that care about YOU, your goals and your success. 

See you in the clouds!