Expectations with Jam Mayer
How do different communication mediums influence engagement and interaction in personal and professional settings?
Exploring the interplay between technology, generational habits, and learning styles shapes the dynamics of modern communication.
“There is a little bit of a disconnect because there’s that expectation from a generation that says you have to show yourself on video, but the digital natives… don’t care.” ~ Jam Mayer (4:33)
The conversation explores the nuanced ways communication mediums affect engagement. It contrasts the experience of in-person training with digital formats, highlighting the energy and connection possible in face-to-face settings versus the challenges posed by video calls. Generational differences in behavior and expectations are examined, with older generations often emphasizing visible engagement and digital natives demonstrating a more relaxed approach.
The discussion goes into the dynamics of online communities, particularly challenges in making platforms user-friendly for diverse engagement styles. Jam and Craig address the difficulty of translating podcast audiences into other forms of interaction and consider strategies for creators to adapt content for various mediums, ensuring accessibility for their audience’s preferences.
Takeaways
Choosing communication mediums — dependent on personal learning styles and context.
Generational differences — younger audiences are more comfortable with digital flexibility.
Energy in interactions — stronger in-person connections compared to digital ones.
Podcast audience behavior — challenges in transitioning listeners to other platforms.
Community space design — balancing simplicity with features for proactive users.
Adaptability for creators — experimenting with multiple formats increases engagement potential.
Resources
Jam Mayer on LinkedIn — Jam Mayer’s preferred platform for professional connections.
Discourse — a community platform with customizable homepage settings.
Reddit — mentioned as a highly active online forum illustrating user engagement challenges.
(Written with help from Chat-GPT.)
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