What makes people feel truly connected at work — especially in an increasingly remote, hybrid, or distributed environment? In this episode, I’m joined by community and product expert Becky Davidson, whose career spans UX design, startup innovation, and building thriving online spaces for both customers and teams. We dive into what makes a community "work" inside a company or brand, how to avoid the most common mistakes, and why community isn’t a nice-to-have — it’s a critical strategy for retention, engagement, and long-term success.

Whether you're managing a remote team, building a membership, or trying to reignite your culture, this episode offers actionable ideas to bring people together in meaningful ways.

Key Topics Discussed:

• How community development supports both customer experience and employee connection
  
  
• Common missteps companies make when trying to “add” community without intention
  
  
• What thriving internal communities actually look like in remote work environments
  
  
• The link between community engagement and employee loyalty
  
  
• How to increase employee engagement without adding pressure to post or attend constantly
  
  
• Why Slack, HR platforms, or even Facebook groups can still work — if used wisely
  
  
• The importance of psychological safety and shared goals in workplace culture
  
  
• How mentoring and intentional team building shape inclusive workplace environments
  
  
• Tips for choosing the right platform for your virtual team or customer base
  
  
• How leaders can reduce social isolation and improve mental health at work
  
  

Whether you're leading a team, building a brand, or simply looking for better ways to foster connection in a remote world, this conversation is packed with insights to help you create a stronger, more human workplace.

Becky’s Links:

Website: https://www.affinitycollective.co/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckypierson/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildwbecky/

People Success Playbook: https://limerockconsulting.myflodesk.com/peoplesuccessplaybook

Company Website: www.limerockcareerco.com
Speaking Website: www.mindyeast.com