From Contacts to Community: How Network Weaving Changes the Way We Connect

This is NOT an online meeting but an in-person meeting.
Reading the book is not required.

During the book discussion the leader of the discussion presents the most interesting parts of the book. The great emphasis is placed on discussion.

Book Description

Most of us are part of many “networks” — work, friends, online communities — yet many of them feel shallow, fragmented, or transactional.

In Network Weaving, June Holley shows that strong communities don’t emerge by accident. They are intentionally woven by people who connect others, bridge gaps, and help relationships grow — often without formal authority.

This discussion is about:

• Why traditional networking often fails to create real community
• What network weavers actually do differently
• How small, intentional actions can dramatically strengthen social ties

No prior knowledge required — curiosity about people and communities is enough.

Discussion Topics

• What’s the difference between networking and network weaving?
• Is a network something you join, or something you actively shape?
• Can too much structure kill organic relationships?
• What breaks networks faster: lack of connection or lack of care?
• How would cities, workplaces, or movements look if weaving was intentional?
• Is network weaving a skill, a mindset, or a moral choice?
• What’s one small weaving action anyone can do this week?