January is a time filled with a rush of motivation, focus, and determination to tackle new goals as our one-year clock begins again. In December, Todd Nilson was joined by a group of community professionals to reflect on 2023 and begin preparing for 2024. You can view that entire stream here!

Now in 2024, Todd kicked off the new year by sharing his thoughts and ideas for a number of projects.

Clocktower Advisors

When it comes to Clocktower Advisors, Todd noted his interest in making a shift toward fractional roles as a Chief Community Officer. He will not be leaving project-based consulting work enitrely, but finds energy and interest tapping into this new approach to delivering great community work.

Community Consultants Collective

The Community Consultants Collective (CCC) has elected a brand new board of directors to meet and discuss how to better enable community consultants around the world when it comes to consulting practices. If you are interested in joining, please visit www.communityconsultants.life.

Talk About Your Community

Our livestream, “Talk About Your Community,” also has an exciting shift in store. We’re going to include a broader range of experts from other fields that can shed further light and inspiration on community building best practices. This includes guests who specialize in psychology, sociology, anthropology, architecture, and more! If you know of anyone who would make a great guest, please reach out to todd@clocktoweradvisors.com.

Chief Community Officer YouTube Series

As a final announcement, Todd unveiled plans for a new YouTube series about the Chief Community Officer (CCO) role. He will be interviewing a series of guests to explore how they got their roles, what their work entails, and more. Stay tuned for the premier date!

Show Notes

Reinventing Yourself in 2024: A Year of Transformation (0:00): Explore strategies for staying fresh, pivoting, and making the most of 2024. Join the conversation on how this show might evolve, featuring insights on personal reinvention and a glimpse into the host's journey. Discover the importance of inspiration, trying new things, and advancing in your professional role, illustrated through the lens of community management and fractional work.

Embracing Fractional Work: A Shift Towards Part-Time Leadership Roles (4:02): Explore the appeal and growth of fractional work, a unique approach allowing experienced consultants to take on part-time leadership roles like CXO positions. Discover the motivation behind this shift, the desire for hands-on involvement, and the opportunity to directly contribute to organizational success. Todd envisions a balance between traditional consulting and this emerging space, highlighting the potential for personal and professional growth in this rapidly adopted corporate trend.

Exploring the Role of Chief Community Officers: A Luxury or a Necessity? (26:53): Chief Community Officer (CCO) positions are perceived as a luxury in many organizations, less commonly considered compared to other CXO roles. Todd delves into the rarity of CCO positions, questioning whether they should become more integral to enterprise organizations. An upcoming video series, featuring interviews with individuals who have held CCO roles, aims to explore the realistic opportunities for Chief Community Officers in the future.