May 30 Coworking Convo: Turning Visitors into Members
Patagonia is the first brand that comes to mind when I think of a mission-driven business. Founded by Yvon Chouinard in 1973, the Ventura, California-based
Have you heard the term “infinite game?” Simon Sinek popularized it in his book of the same name, but his inspiration was the late Dr.
Coworking, when done well, is a social capital supercharger. The word “capital” refers to assets or resources that can be used to create value. So
On a recent Monday, the power went out in our whole neighborhood. Inside Kiln Park City, my home coworking space, you heard a collective “Noooo”
The scariest thing I’ve done this year is put a book out into the world. But writing the book was not the scary thing. And
I have had some big feelings this week and I have a confession to make: I questioned whether the work I do and everything I’ve
Of all the lessons the Covid era taught me, one of the most important is that weak social ties are vitally important. While things were
Updated 7/7/24 Heads up, friends: Coworking Day is right around the corner. This international holiday tends to sneak up on space operators. But you want
Purpose is your North Star. It guides everything that you do. Purpose is the thing you do beyond making money. It’s the change you want
The most courageous thing I’ve seen in a long time happened at our eight-year-old’s first piano recital. I was expecting to celebrate him and his
I’m a recovering impatient person, so keeping this project under wraps has been super challenging, but I can finally share the news: I wrote a
Several weeks ago, my friend Stormy McBride from GCUC sent me a video clip of marketing legend Seth Godin talking about the difference between brand and logo.
Tressie McMillan Cottom, Adia Victoria and Celisse. Photo: Erika Goldring Work is evolving. It’s true for entrepreneurs, startups, teams, corporates and remotes. And it’s also
When I launched The Lab in 2020—early in the pandemic—I had no idea it would become the heart and soul of my work in coworking.
One of my favorite quotes from last week’s GCUC Chicago was from Mark Gilbreath, the skipper over at LiquidSpace: “There’s never been a more extraordinary
The collaborative energy of coworking is so contagious. Seeing a team deep in brainstorm mode in my home space makes me want to get out
My word for 2023 is: align My intention is to -Align my mind, body, spirit and work-Practice self love and acceptance-Focus on what’s truly important-Simplify
All coworking spaces are not the same. No matter how fabulous your space may look, if it’s lacking life, energy and engagement, your members are
Coworking is growing so quickly that a whole segment of space owners, operators and community managers have joined the coworking industry—without having a sense of
Photo credit: Credit: Erika Goldring Before I went all-in on coworking, content and community, I worked in record stores for 20 years, including 16 years
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In 2012, I joined a coworking space. At the time, I had (slowly) started working my way out of being a longtime record store supervisor
I had a hilarious and insightful conversation this week that I absolutely must share with you. Last Tuesday, I was chatting with a young, brand
I finally got around to watching the Mr. Rogers documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor. I knew I’d be inspired, and I was. What I wasn’t
Dear coworking, If I could talk to my pre-pandemic self, I’d tell her to buckle up. I’d tell her that she will become a different
Have you seen these images? I mean, have you really seen these images? The otherworldly beauty, scope and magnificence of the photos coming back from
In coworking, we talk a lot about the importance of belonging. There’s something deeply human and comforting about finding a place where we can be
On a recent flight, we hit a big patch of turbulence. One of those ones that made the plane drop and shake side to side.
I am obsessed with coworking. But having the freedom to work from home today, when I woke up to rain and could use a day
When leaders emerge in your community, empower them. When someone shows interest in being a leader, support them. When you see leadership potential in people