I am a strong believer in the power of communities or groups. I’ve seen many times what great things can happen when people get together. Nowadays we don’t even need to meet, or know each other. As a member in a lot of online communities I saw beautiful collaborations almost as if those people where bonded by old friendships. 

I saw amazing support and encouragement in a group created so that ladies can sell already worn clothes or accessories. In an international group of professionals using applied improvisation or in one for graphic facilitators people ask and abundantly share about activities, techniques or tools. I’m part of various HR groups, some of them very active and very helpful, people getting recommendations for requests ranging from vendors for different services to legal advice.

I spent some time reflecting on how I can become a better contributor (under the “2020 resolutions umbrella”, if you may) and ...