Tuesday Check-In — Is Silence the New Connection Strategy?

t’s Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

I’ve checked the usual outlets — #LinkedIn, #Facebook, and blog.nextdoor.com — and once again, there’s nothing from #Nextdoor, the self-described “Great Neighbor Connector.”

So it’s fair to ask:
- How is this connecting?

-  What are employees working on if not engaging neighbors, advertisers, and shareholders?

- Where is the visible effort to build trust and momentum in a new year?

Connection isn’t a mission statement — it’s a behavior. It shows up in dialogue, responsiveness, and presence. When a platform designed around community goes quiet, the silence raises questions about direction, priorities, and leadership expectations.

If connection is the goal, it should be observable.

If community is the product, it should be nurtured publicly.

Right now, the gap between promise and practice feels wider than ever.

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