Jono Bacon > Quotes

“belonging is our goal. It is that nine-letter word that you should write out in large letters and stick on your office wall. It is that word that should be at the forefront of your inspiration”
― Jono Bacon, The Art of Community: Building the New Age of Participation

“He isn't a codebase; he is a human being, and bugs are harder to spot and fix in humans. You can't just deploy a fix immediately. It takes time to identify the problem and foster and grow a change.”
― Jono Bacon

“Building a community is a complex business, though. It involves careful planning and consideration, but also the freedom to empower your community members to accomplish things that you never dreamed of.”
― Jono Bacon, The Art of Community: Building the New Age of Participation

“Somewhat magically, when we do feel our work has meaning, it gives us a turbo boost of confidence to step up and have impact.”
― Jono Bacon, People Powered: How Communities Can Supercharge Your Business, Brand, and Teams

“Building a great community is fundamentally about creating an ecosystem in which people produce meaningful work, are able to thrive, are motivated to keep growing, and can help sustain the future success of the community. Doing this well is all about understanding the drivers and motivations of people, and using tech as a means to address and harness those drivers and motivations. Don’t let the tech dominate your thinking.”
― Jono Bacon, People Powered: How Communities Can Supercharge Your Business, Brand, and Teams