Winnie Hart argues that people only care about your expertise if they feel you care about them first. She cites Theodore Roosevelt and urges creators to stop treating audience interactions as metrics, instead picking a few followers and connecting with them personally through thoughtful comments and real conversation.
Today, show up real to create real connection. People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. Theodore Roosevelt. Authentic engagement, it's about building real meaningful connections with your audience. And when they feel, when they feel that you genuinely care about their needs, challenges, and perspectives, they become more, more than followers. They become loyal supporters and advocates. Authentic engagement. It goes beyond just metrics or routine responses. It involves active listening, valuing their contributions, and making them feel seen. Reflect on the quality of your interactions and are you taking the time to connect personally or Are your engagements feeling more like, like obligations? Because true loyalty grows from sincere interactions, and your, your audience is made up of real people. Remember that. Select a few audience members who maybe recently interacted with some of your content and take a moment to connect with them more personally. Respond thoughtfully to maybe their comments or offer encouragement or start a conversation that shows you genuinely value their presence and input.
