The Importance of Transitions Over Identity

Bringing people together based solely on their professional identity, such as being high-profile executives, can lead to disengagement within a community. Members may feel uncertain about why they joined or what they hope to gain, leading to a lack of interaction. Instead, focusing on the transitions that members are motivated to achieve fosters clarity and engagement. For example, creating a community around aspiring managers seeking their first director role provides a clear purpose and nurturing environment for members to collaborate and grow.