CPA, Lawyer, or consultant who wants to find your 1st or next great client? Visit my online Socrates Cafe, live Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and 1st Sunday: www.Meetup.com/Socrates-Cafe-Society Or read my "Daring Mighty Things" on www.Amazon.com
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Very short video, two startup stories.
Monday, July 28, 2014
Want to get hired as employee or consultant?
I don't think the resume makes much difference for people who really want to go to work now.
What does make a difference?
Phone calls to network (real network, people who know you and your work, not idiots who swap business cards) get referral, call, meet, close. Goes fast for those who really want to go to work, and without that real desire to go to work now, as a consultant, employee, a spouse, or best friend, nothing is going to happen no matter how perfect the resume or career path or industry and company knowledge, or any of the mind numbing distractions that hold us back.
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Coworking space more than just renting a desk.
How we made Creative Density People First:
- We started with a community first and then got a space. The members were involved on the early decisions of the space, the location, and what our vision was from the very start. The space was just a gather spot for the community that was already formed. Three years later this has had beneficial rippling effects that continues to form our culture.
- We give high-fives and are open about it. We tell people up front that we are a group of smart and friendly people that want to get to know you. We introduce people, say hey to them, and aren’t afraid to give a high-five. It’s amazing how a simple introduction and a morning hello opens people up. I, as the community manager, also like to celebrate victories community members may have.
- The coworkers create casual social activities for a break in work. We play yards games. They are a great casual social activity that lasts about 10 to 15 minutes and doesn’t require too much skill. We found this activity to be the best catalyst to creating a community. Friday’s take-yourself-to-lunch events are very popular too. None of these activities are required and people should feel pressure to participate, but it’s sets a signal of openness that is carried throughout the space.
- We listen to the community for events. We hosting monthly(ish) educational meetings decided by the community. The most recent guests are lawyers, financial planners, website builders, and health insurers for independents. We only do events when the community states a desire for one or interest in a topic that is brought forward. There have been too many times we hosted many events during the week and it was disturbing for the community.
- Coworking Voices Roundtable. This is a community meeting where we discuss policies of the space and brainstorm ways that we can be a better community to make us professionally and personally stronger. This is a more formal way for us to evaluate how we are doing things and to let the community vote on changes.
- Assume yes. Creative Density should feel like your work clubhouse. We get the barriers out of the way so once people come in they can get comfortable and hopefully leave their signature on the space. We want the community to form the space. Can I hang up a poster here? Yes. Can I host my bookclub after hours? Yes. Can we I hang a sign about starting a mastermind group? Yes. Can I have a candle? No…sorry.
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Grassroots innovation in large organizations.
Interesting discussion of the key quality needed by leaders to encourage grassroots innovation, other ways ideas are encouraged (it's not a suggestion box.)
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Starting a business in Colorado? Free online help from Colorado.
Use the Secretary of State's website to check and make sure the name you have chosen is not already in use. To do this, go to the Business Database. The tutorial also includes a link to this database.
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Starting in a new direction? Free startup workshops.
The name of the Friday meeting has been changed to Denver Capitol Hill IDEA Café.
I'll be using the IDEA Café tomorrow and next Friday to help me make decisions about further changes in my work, it would be great to have you with us.
Please take a minute to RSVP yes or no for tomorrow, ok? Click below:
Denver Capitol Hill IDEA Startup Café
Panera Bread, 13th & Grant St.
2 to 3:30 p.m. Free.
RSVP
Questions? Want to start a similar workshop in cooperation with your local chamber or other group? Call me at (303)861-1447, we could meet before or after the meeting tomorrow or next Friday.
PLEASE SHARE WITH ANYONE YOU KNOW WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED. THANKS!
Sunday, July 06, 2014
New DU Chancellor (see her TED Talk here below.)
— John Wren +++ Start! (@JohnSWren) July 6, 2014