Never underestimate the power of community
Robin Hunt
Data junkie. Star Wars fan. Entrepreneur. [in]structor. Author CompTIA Data+. I teach Excel, Power Query, PowerBI, Database Design and SQL Querying and Data+. On a mission to build a workforce of data professionals.
The word “community” has been a part of my vocabulary intentionally this year. I grew deeper relationships with Bill Shander and Gini von Courter this year. I would refer to them in conversations with others and include the fact that we have community. I do feel so much that I have fellowship with them. Although truth be told, I shared their work with others well before I ever had the first conversation with them. I thought of them as my community, and I wanted my community to know of them.
I had a lovely dinner with my colleagues at CompTIA, Katie, Becky, Alyssa, and Teresa who added someone new to our shared fellowship from their community – part of their leadership, Kelly. Our conversation at dinner was amazing and centered around the data community.
My dinner with the CompTIA team, even a small part of it, made me miss my team. My team who are in my community, my people, they work every day building and sharing in this with Daniel and I. I knew them all before they came to work for us, because they were introduced into my community of data professionals. They are community builders right beside us.
The messages I receive from you, those of you who follow me, know me, or learn from me – or all three. You have no idea what a sense of community you give me. Your words make me feel accepted and appreciated, and I am proud you and I have shared characteristics to succeed in the data industry.
Community is not just a geography – it is a feeling of fellowship with others. As we enter the holiday season, or for those who do not share the same holidays, as we wind down this year, please use this time to reflect – think of your community. As you plan for the next year, think on how you will build your community with others. Physical distance, from 6 feet to 6000 miles, does not change the way we feel when we are truly connected with shared goals, and shared experiences.
Thank you all for being a part of my community. I am beyond grateful, and as we approach the coming days – Thankful.
Senior Analyst at Flsmidth private limited
2y2WaW
Learning Content Manager & Editor
3yIt’s been so great working with you and being part of the data community! Feels great to be making a difference 👏
Keynote speaker, workshop leader, LinkedIn Learning Instructor focused on information design, data storytelling & visualization, and creativity
3yI love this, Robin Hunt! And yes, I have really enjoyed getting to know you and Gini von Courter this year and I am honored to be in your, and have you both in my, community!
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3yI mention the name Robin Hunt quite often. The answer is in the data and your community loves you. ❤
Teaching Professor @Kelley School of Business | Instructor @LinkedIn Learning - 10M learners | Creator of the “Stronger” Monthly Newsletter and Live Show
3yThis is so spot on Robin Hunt!!!