Alex Hillman
better coworking, better business, and better communities
better coworking, better business, and better communities
As a rule I try not to link to FastCo and instead to the original research that they synthesize.
Continue ReadingThere’s this amazing video from Indy Hall’s 5 year anniversary party. People are reveling and reflecting. Some of them may have had a few drinks before the camera turned on. But I love it because it’s so honest, and a beautiful snapshot of what a coworking community can mean ...
Continue ReadingDozens of emails pour into my inbox every week from around the world, people eager to start a coworking space in their city. Some are simply introducing themselves, others have questions or seek advice for a specific problem.
Continue ReadingEmail and texts and chat. Skype and Google Hangouts. Apple’s FaceTime works even if I’m not connected to wifi. Technology does seem to be everywhere, and helping us “be” in more places.
Continue ReadingEver wonder what it looks like when a coworking space is just getting started?
Continue ReadingIt’s a real challenge to tell people what something is that they’ve never seen before.
Continue ReadingLike many of you who read this site, I live and breathe coworking and business in general. I absolutely LOVE this shit. It’s hard to not talk about all day long, with anyone who will listen, right? I think that’s a big part of why we love our conferences so much (and more on t...
Continue ReadingI hope you’re ready because in this epic two part show Adam and I grab a park bench near Indy Hall and talk about what REALLY happens when things suddenly aren’t going according to plan.
Continue ReadingI don’t know how he does it. Seth Godin’s daily (!?) blog is sort of like a fortune cookie in that his posts are generally short, but also perfectly timed to something happening in your world.
Continue ReadingCoworking spaces are supposed to be a better way to work.
Continue ReadingTwo things I’ve learned about conferences:
Continue ReadingRunning a collaborative space doesn’t automagically make you a great collaborator.
Continue ReadingThe short, two part answer is loneliness + context.
Continue ReadingThink about the last person you met, or were introduced to.
Continue ReadingHave you ever thought about how sending a message of “I don’t trust you” can actually make some kinds of problems MORE likely, not less?
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