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Interview with Community Life

May 1, 2023

Yurii Lazaruk and I had a great time talking about … well… me. Yurii’s belief is that it’s important to understand the people behind the work.

Interview: Community Hour

November 22, 2022

I had a great conversation with my ol’ friend, Blake Ethridge of the The Community Hour show about community, the early days, and all the

Home Game: The web comic for Community Managers

March 30, 2020

I’m proud to announce the launch of a new Web comic that Community5 CEO, Jake McKee and well-known comic artist, Greg Hyland have collaborated on:

Free Zoom Virtual Backgrounds For Download

March 19, 2020

As we all transition to more Work From Home (WFH) scenarios, we’re all learning how to improve our virtual meetings. One great technique to improve

The Community Signal podcast welcomes Jake McKee to talk about his experience building community with the adult LEGO fans. Listen here: http://www.communitysignal.com/lego-wasnt-always-open-to-your-ideas/

Confessions of a Super Fan

January 16, 2019

Community5 CEO Jake McKee takes the stage in Sweden to share insights about Super Fans.

FFF: Lantern Festival

Lantern Festival by bambovonpoo Composition on this one is great, of course, but there is emotion in this photo. I’ve always been fascinated by these

July 4, 2008

Amazing Photojournalism

One of my favorite parts of the non-work related internet (which seems to be a terribly small part) is the amazing photojournalism you find. One

July 3, 2008

Weekend LEGO Fun

The blog was terribly quiet last week as I found myself in 2 solid days of usability testing and an on-site client presentation, with a

June 28, 2008

FFF: red bridge

I don’t know exactly how the photographer pulled this photo off (photoshop? coloring a IR photo? just great scene selection?) but it’s an amazing photo.

June 27, 2008

FFF: Midway at Dusk

This is a seriously amazing photo. Not much to say other than “Damn!” Midway at Dusk Originally uploaded by jason.s

June 20, 2008

FFF – london cycling

london cycling Originally uploaded by lomokev Amazing photo overall – the motion capture combined with the well dressed woman on a bicycle make for a

June 13, 2008

FFF: Monona Terrace

Untitled by silent union With as crazy busy as life has been lately, this scene looks absolutely wonderful. I love the washed out whites and

June 6, 2008

Social Media in Plain English

Common Craft strikes again! Great work, Lee & Sachi! Social Media in Plain English from leelefever on Vimeo.

June 1, 2008

Friday Flickr Find: Knotted

(Photo by ndaero) This fantastic photo is another reminder why I’m so excited to find a way to see a shuttle launch before they stop

May 30, 2008

Friday Fun: Weezer’s Meme Video

May 30, 2008

Memorial Day Fun Find

A little fun for Memorial Day! (Not that that’s what this day is about, of course) Very funny video removed… because it was annoyingly auto-starting.

May 26, 2008

LEGO Indiana Jones game demo download!

If you’ve played the LEGO Star Wars games, you’ll know what I’m so excited to be downloading the new LEGO Indiana Jones game demo!

May 18, 2008

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CX 5essions

CX 5essions is a comfortable, casual virtual gathering I host once a month at no charge for senior-level community professionals across the country. I designed it as a free, small group, no-sales event where people can relax, relate and get real about the challenges and rewards of customer communities. It has since expanded into two career development options, CX 5essions Professional and CX 5essions Mentor, which are 3-month, cohort-based programs designed to advance community-building skills for beginners and longtime leaders alike.