What Is All This Talk Of Tribes Lately ???
January 19, 2010 by SteveHachey
Filed under Business Reviews / Models, Part-Time Versus Full-Time Entrepreneur - The Series, The Power Of Personal Development
What Is All This Talk Of Tribes Lately ???
If you have been paying attention to Twitter on Tuesday evenings then you may have noticed the #tribetuesday catch phrase appear. If you haven’t, believe me…. it is only a matter of time.
So what exactly is all the fuss? Have you read the book entitled “Tribes” by Seth Godin? If you answered no, then you better put that on your immediate “To Do List”, not the one that your wife and you make for ‘around the house’ but the one that you try to fulfill each and every week!
I took it to the next level and purchase the CD/Audio set because I do spend some time traveling and also because I can listen to it while sitting at my computer.
Let’s get you up to speed quickly here with a definition of a tribe. According to “Oxford Canadian Dictionary” 2nd Edition it is “A Group Or Community Of People United By A Shared Profession Or Hobby” I think that fits nicely with what the group of names listed below have set out to accomplish.
I have been very fortunate to meet up with the likes of:
I learn something new about these gentlemen each and every day either through reading about their content or by means of speaking with them. They have definitely seen a need for leadership in Education, Home Based Business / Social Media and the MLM Arena. Not only have they seen the need, they have taken it to a whole new level and set the bar very high in doing so.
You will notice that each of their names are hyperlinked…. which simply means that once you click on it your will be taken directly to their blog. I have done so because they all have tremendous amounts of value to offer anyone wishing to grow and stretch themselves.
So, what is the purpose of the “Tribe” as we know it? Well, it serves many purposes but I am going to outline only 3 that I believe are of most importance:
1) Accountability and Support
2) Education – Ongoing and Reinforcement
3) Syndication – Sharing Of Others Content
Let me briefly explain these three important criteria…..
Accountability and Support is more or less self-explanatory. In life what is easy to do is also easy not to do. That is why having a support group or shall I say “tribe” so important to your success. Knowing that I have to complete at least one blog post per week, get on a weekly call, and really stay on top of things is the true power of our tribe.
Secondly is Education. These gentlemen and those who they have as mentors, men and women alike, are staying abreast of the most currently and relevant Education that will only further our continued success. If you are not Educating yourself then you are not growing. Leaders are Readers!
Lastly is the power of Syndication. Without Syndication, I would not have nearly as much traffic to my Blog,Ttwitter or Facebook account. It is solely because of the Syndication that takes place that all tribe members are being rewarded with traffic and more importantly the creation of relationships.
So, I encourage you to do two things: (1) Visit the blogs of the individuals whose names are listed above and (2) check out Seth Godin’s Book on Tribes.
Hey Steve
I feel that you are so right. Having a tribe in today’s world of business is so important. Through having one, a person can accomplish so much more. Just the accountability alone is a massive thing let alone all of the other things that go along with it.
great post Steve, and a great explanation on what tribes is.
I have just finished reading Seth Godins book tribes, if it was not for people like him
Tribes would not exist, I know I am very grateful.
thank you for a great article.
Hey Steve,
Great post! The Accountability factor
within TRIBES is where I think there real
power is.
When we have other people that care about
our success as much as we do… they support
you to get things done.
Thanks for the mention in this post!
Well said Steve. Tribes is an absolute MUST read for all. Even more important, is applying what he teaches. Building Tribes is the key to building a business in this industry. Those are some terrific leaders you’ve mentioned. I definitely second your notion to check those guys out.
Have a great week!
Dave
Hey Guys. Great post. Dave, when I get my blog up within shortly you’re the first person I’m going to go to. My question to you all is, how did you find your specific tribe? Did you just resonate with their material, got to know them, and voila? Or is there a process?
Thanks,
Aaron
Thanks Steven for the support. You are correct, there are many advantages to having a tribe. Too many to list!……smile
Cheers – Steve
Hey Aaron,
We have a core of individuals (30+) that are part of the original 1.0 version which was created by the 6 individuals who are listed in the above blog post. They offered education, a community (forum) and support for an incredibly inexpensive fee. It is a lifetime membership. They are set to release version 2.0 of the tribe mastermind in the days ahead and it will be simply amazing! We rotate biweekly and meet new tribe members, get to know them and work with them and mastermind. It is a very FUN and REWARDING experience. We are all seeing so much growth and it is incredible. Cheers – Steve
Hi Steve!
Great post…tribes are most definitely the way for all online marketers to band together to help each other and get some incredible information out to the world on a viral basis.
I agree that effective tribes should combine the elements of accountability, training, and syndication. This is a winning combination, and it all boils down to accountability.
Thanks for providing the blog links you’ve posted here. These guys are the cream of the crop when it comes to leadership and have much to offer.
I look forward to getting to know you better through your blog, and to keeping up with your great content. Keep up the awesome job!
Kathy J
Thanks for the kind words Kathy.
It is because of comments like this and
the others listed here that keep me
wanting to share more.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Cheers
Steve
Steve,
Tribes are critical to being heard above the noise of the internet world. Learning to brand yourself can make all the difference. I wholely agree with your 3 elements but I would like to add a fourth. FUN! It’s a blast learning from your tribemates, and mastering the art of social media. And it keep us coming back for more.
And really, what’s the point of living if you’re not having any fun…!!
Steve
You hit the nail on the head with this post dude. Great take on Tribes. And I love Seth Godin’s book, I’m on my third read of it now. I see something new every time I read it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us here today. See you in the Tribe, my friend.