I remember well a conversation I had a decade ago with a friend who introduced me to a new way of seeing myself.

We were talking about an event we were planning together for homeschoolers in Central Texas when—out of the blue… to me, anyway—Brett asked:

“Have you ever read The Tipping Point?”

“No,” I replied. “Why?”

“Because you’re a ‘Connector.'”

In The Tipping Point, author Malcolm Gladwell applies the study of epidemiology to social trends, to marketing successes, and to what defines “popular.” Gladwell identifies three human catalysts who play pivotal roles in tipping a new idea into a fad and into a movement: The Maven (a walking Consumer Reports encyclopedia whom others rely on when making decisions, from what kind of car to drive, to which stocks to invest in), the Salesperson (who gets behind an idea or product and “sells” it to everyone he meets), and… the Connector.

As the moniker suggests, a Connector connects people. People who might not have met otherwise. Or if they had, wouldn’t have made as strong of a connection. A connection can become the catalyst for a movement, large or small.

That’s what I do… I LOVE connecting people to each other, making introductions, and seeing friendships, businesses, and missions form that hadn’t been there before.

I’m a Connector.

Some of the things I do as a connector:

• Building a Community
• …and more to come!

What Can I Do For You?

Do you need help making connections? Do you want to know how to use social media to make lasting relationship connections? I’m here to help. Please take a moment to post a question or comment below.