September Convo: Attract Perfect-fit Members to Your Community
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
Updated 7/26/23 Heads up, friends: Coworking Day is right around the corner. This international holiday tends to sneak up on space operators. But we’re working
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
Now that I’ve had a few days to decompress from GCUC Seattle, I have some thoughts. But this year’s a bit different. Rather than recapping
You don’t have to say something that’s never been said before. Those sparks of genius are rare. Just share a fresh perspective. We want to
It’s tempting to hide our humanness to appear “professional.” Don’t do it. People don’t connect with a projected image. We connect with your humanness. The
A major misunderstanding around content is that you need a clear voice and unique angle before you begin. The truth is that the clarity and
Dear coworking, Well, we did it. Despite a pandemic, an economic crisis, empty spaces, isolation, quarantines, Covid scares, sickness and loss, we made it to
I launched a virtual community during the pandemic and it transformed everything. The Lab, which went from an idea to an actual community of 30-plus people across four countries during lockdown, changed my work, priorities and days.
It’s tempting to put off creating a great newsletter for your coworking space. There are so many other things to do. But, it’s important. If
Update: We now have a Coworking Club on Clubhouse! Created by Shervonne Cherry from Spark Coworking, the club will serve as a hub and resource
All signs point to an epic workspace return once we move through this mess. The remote/hybrid work model, where people divide their time between the
I talk a lot about building a brand community. But I haven’t shared much about how I apply that strategy to Cat Johnson Co. Here’s
I don’t have Zoom overload. At all. I’m incredibly grateful for the platform—and all the other tools that keep me connected to my family, friends,