What can anthropology reveal about the power of community? In this episode of Talk About Your Community, host Todd Nilson welcomes Andi Simon, PhD—an internationally recognized leader in corporate anthropology and the founder and CEO of Simon Associates Management Consultants (SAMC). For over twenty years, Andi has helped organizations step outside their assumptions and see their work through fresh eyes. She guides companies through transformation, innovation, and culture change. Her award-winning books and her upcoming release, Rethink Retirement, continue to push the boundaries of how we think about community, belonging, and human behavior at work. Together, Todd and Andi will cover the impact of community on work, leadership, life, and overall well-being. What does it mean to lead in a lonely world? RSVP now to secure your spot and join us to be part of the live conversation January 9th!ABOUT ANDREA SIMONAndi Simon, PhD is an internationally recognized leader in corporate anthropology and the founder and CEO of Simon Associates Management Consultants (SAMC). For over two decades, she has used anthropological theory, methods, and tools to help organizations see their businesses through fresh eyes, sparking transformation, innovation, and culture change.Andi is the award-winning author of two influential books, and her third book waspublished in 2023. She is working on her fourth book entitled Rethink Retirement.ABOUT THE SHOWTalk About Your Community is a biweekly live stream for leaders, technologists, entrepreneurs and community builders. Todd Nilson interviews experts from a variety of fields who have input on how communities are both built and sustained online and off. Tune in to talk about community building and digital strategy.Talk About Your Community is produced by Clocktower Advisors, a global consultancy specialized at helping organizations like yours to build thriving, sustainable communities online.Clocktower Advisors Privacy Policy: https://lnkd.in/dS64AhxUConnect with Todd Nilson on LinkedInhttps://lnkd.in/gi9gh6NNFollow Clocktower Advisors on LinkedInhttps://lnkd.in/gu9CXE_sSchedule a call:https://lnkd.in/gmYK3rwf

Pull up a chair, pour yourself a warm drink, and join us for a special milestone of Talk About Your Community! Host Todd Nilson, founder of Clocktower Advisors, is gathering friends, past guests, and fellow community professionals to celebrate 100 incredible streams of stories, insights, and connection.In this cozy, fireside-style conversation, we’ll look back on how Talk About Your Community has grown, share the wins and lessons that shaped 2025, and dream together about what’s next for 2026. Whether you’ve been here since the first episode or you’re just discovering the show, this celebration is a heartfelt thank-you to everyone building communities that matter.So settle in—it’s time to toast to growth, gratitude, and the people who make community shine. Be sure to join us live and share your own wins as we close out this year!ABOUT THE SHOWTalk About Your Community is a biweekly live stream for leaders, technologists, entrepreneurs and community builders. Todd Nilson interviews experts from a variety of fields who have input on how communities are both built and sustained online and off. Tune in to talk about community building and digital strategy.Talk About Your Community is produced by Clocktower Advisors, a global consultancy specialized at helping organizations like yours to build thriving, sustainable communities online.Clocktower Advisors Privacy Policy: https://lnkd.in/dS64AhxUConnect with Todd Nilson on LinkedInhttps://lnkd.in/gi9gh6NNFollow Clocktower Advisors on LinkedInhttps://lnkd.in/gu9CXE_sSchedule a call:https://lnkd.in/gmYK3rwf

Slow growth. Shared wins. Strong hearts. That’s how lasting communities are made. In this episode of TAYC, Todd Nilson is joined by Sarah Hempel, a community builder, strategist, and advocate for inclusive leadership. Including growing a community to over 8,000 members and leading global leadership initiatives across 110+ countries, Sarah's work centers on designing human-first ecosystems that drive growth, equity, and lasting impact. Together, they will explore what it really means to lead and grow a community. That includes:- What makes conflict a powerful tool for connection- Why empathy and accountability go hand in hand- What a healthy community looks like in practice—slow growth, shared wins, and strong modeling from leaders. Whether you're just starting your own space or deep in the work, there’s something here for anyone building with heart. Join us live and be a part of the conversation!ABOUT SARAH HEMPELSarah Hempel is a community builder, strategist, and advocate for inclusive leadership. She’s helped grow the Blanchard Community to over 7,900 members, co-founded an LGBTQIA2S+ nonprofit, and led global learning initiatives across 17+ countries. Her work centers on designing human-first ecosystems that drive growth, equity, and lasting impact.https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hempel/https://blanchardcommunity.com/https://store.blanchard.com/s/ABOUT THE SHOWTalk About Your Community is a biweekly live stream for leaders, technologists, entrepreneurs and community builders. Todd Nilson interviews experts from a variety of fields who have input on how communities are both built and sustained online and off. Tune in to talk about community building and digital strategy.Talk About Your Community is produced by Clocktower Advisors, a global consultancy specialized at helping organizations like yours to build thriving, sustainable communities online.Clocktower Advisors Privacy Policy: https://lnkd.in/dS64AhxUConnect with Todd Nilson on LinkedInhttps://lnkd.in/gi9gh6NNFollow Clocktower Advisors on LinkedInhttps://lnkd.in/gu9CXE_sSchedule a call:https://lnkd.in/gmYK3rwf