i think it's easy for people to think "that's for other people." take a minute to invite someone to an event or ask them to join a conversation. our ecosystem is deep and wide, and if you are in it, make sure people know they are welcome, they are a part of it, and how to feel the support of it.
give back. keep score for yourself of all the awesome things people do for you. then, pay it forward. i even like to tell people, "someone did something for me and i'm doing it for you. so, really, you owe that amazing person over there." you have things to offer, 