Leadership & Networking

The Collective: How to Build a Powerful Friend Group

Honestly Ed
HonestlyEd
5 min readFeb 4, 2023

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11 Leadership Tips for Rising Leaders

The author with a few friends. Photo courtesy of LRY Media Group

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”― Margaret Mead

Some friends have staying power.

Nurture good relationships and don’t burn bridges — you will find that something new emerges as you mature as a person and as a leader.

A persistent network that can move mountains.

If you are intentional and can bring those relationships together, then you will have the makings of a powerful friend group. For the purpose of this discussion, let’s call it a collective.

What is a Collective?

Cities are comprised of formal and informal networks.

Formal institutions and networks are visible. They have charters, governance structures, and mission statements. They have membership dues, buttons and pins, and websites.

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Honestly Ed
HonestlyEd

Insights, revelry, and beauty from an essayist, poet, and civic strategist.