The Seven Principles
Part Two presents the seven principles that any tribal leader can implement in a growing or emerging community. You may notice that communities you value already use some or all of these principles even though you may not have recognized it before. Some principles may sound surprising and unnecessary, but on further reflection you’ll probably realize that these principles are already present, though perhaps undistinguished in your communities. The principles we will explore in detail are:
1. Boundary: The line between members and outsiders.
2. Initiation: The activities that mark a new member.
3. Rituals: The things we do that have meaning.
4. Temple: A place set aside to find our community.
5. Stories: What we ...
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