Naturally Forming Bonds of the Past
We did not need community building services in the past because communities formed naturally around our survival needs as people reached out to support one another. In that space, we formed bonds as a result of our proximity and shared interests.
We did not need to know how to build communities then.
The World is Different Today
We have scaled the ladder of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. With Physiological and Safety needs met, we are now at the middle level, that of Love and Belonging. The proximity and shared interests that in the past were the impetus for communities to form and emotional closeness to grow are gone. Yet our need for emotional closeness has not gone anywhere. In fact, our world suffers for lack of it. We now face an epidemic of loneliness, and crises of suicide, substance abuse, and mental health. Could these situations exist in a world filled with real community?
We realized that to truly build strong communities, we first had to decode the community-building process—an insight that led to the creation of Kalliergo. Community building is not the same as team building, nor is it community development. It’s about intentionally fostering deep, meaningful connections among group members. These relationships form the essential foundation for any lasting success.
Now more than ever, we need to be intentional about building community—wherever people come together: in workplaces, schools, neighborhoods, and beyond. Community doesn’t just happen; it’s something we create. At Kalliergo Community Building, we offer the frameworks and tools to help you get started.
Kalliergo Services – Is This You?
- Do you manage a workplace, own a business, or a non-profit and want to create a community culture? We can help.
- Are you a teacher who wants to learn how to bring your students together into supportive cohorts? We can help.
- Do you manage a First Responder frontline team and want to provide an extra (powerful) layer of support to take a proactive approach to mental health support? We can help.
- Are you part of a board or association that needs help with inspiration, organization, or collaboration? We can help.
Get in touch! Let’s plan a Zoom call to explore the possibilities!
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