What actually works:Clear stakes: If you can’t pass the Tuesday Test — “When X happens, our people come here because Y” — you’re not ready to recruit.Shared language: Canon beats content. Keep a living glossary, principles, and inside jokes.Useful rituals: Lightweight, rhythmic, opt‑in. One weekly ritual. One monthly teardown. Quarterly reset.Real roles: Scout, Builder, Cartographer, Host. Each with a simple loop: Observe → Act → Share → Get recognized.Tight spaces: Fewer rooms. Higher signal...
