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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nUp at Night Podcast, Episode 1: Can you scale an experience?<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn 2019, WeWork launched Up at Night, a podcast highlighting midsize business leaders and their solutions to common growing pains. We started the series with Nick Stone, the founder of the Australian-inspired cafe brand Bluestone Lane. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nick started the business in 2013 with the belief that human connection is a crucial component of a brand\u2019s success. It\u2019s clear that Nick\u2019s assessment was correct: Since 2013, Bluestone Lane grew from a single hole-in-the-wall cafe to a bustling brand with over 40 locations in North America. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But, with this much growth and success, Nick often wondered how he could continue scaling Bluestone Lane in a way that satisfied his investors, team members, and customers. To learn more about how Nick boasts Bluestone Lane\u2019s heartfelt message across all locations, check out the podcast<\/a>. If you don\u2019t have headphones handy, read our Bluestone Lane podcast recap<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nBalancing hard and soft skills: tips from WeWork Community Director Adam Weinke<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAdam Weinke, a Community Director at WeWork, believes that soft skills are more valuable than many leaders think. In fact, he believes they are key to delivering outstanding customer service and maintaining employee wellness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Yet, just like you wouldn\u2019t hire a candidate solely for their technical talent, you shouldn\u2019t rely on strong soft skills alone. Read Adam\u2019s interview about balancing hard and soft skills<\/a> to learn what he looks for when hiring and to create a well-rounded team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"DC](\"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/BOA_QUIET_ROOM.jpg?resize=1024%2C614\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThree strategies to build a successful virtual team<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThere\u2019s no doubt about it: virtual teams are here to stay. If your employees do not need to be physically present to do their jobs, you should consider offering remote work opportunities. Among many advantages, you\u2019ll be able to recruit talent wherever you want, allowing you to expand into new markets and retain workers who move or have children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But it takes a special virtual team to exceed expectations outside of the office. WeWork chatted with our very own Eric Kochanski, the Director of Sales-account Management in the western region of the U.S. and Canada, to share his insights with other business leaders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Eric, running a successful virtual team comes down to three things: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- You must identify and utilize your point person in each region or team<\/li>
- Visit your team in-person whenever possible <\/li>
- To read and master the third tip, see our story about building and maintaining a successful virtual team<\/a>.
<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nArchitect vs. interior designer: Who leads your office build-out?<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMost business owners instinctively choose an interior designer to lead their office build-out. But some experts disagree with that choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In many instances, appointing an architect could be the better move. You may think of an architect as someone who designs buildings, but full-service architecture firms also offer interior design work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your ideal build-out includes complex changes, take time to weigh the pros and cons of interior designers and architects. You can use our article about architects and interior designers<\/a> as a starting point. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Los](\"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/02\/Web_72DPI-20180720-WeWork-3200-Park-Center-Drive-Exterior-Entrance-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow Olympic development will change Los Angeles business districts<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLos Angeles is notorious for its high-volume traffic, but the Olympic public transportation initiative could change the City of Angels\u2019s reputation. Called The Twenty-Eight by \u201828, this development project will launch over two dozen large public transportation projects across L.A. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With traffic issues potentially minimized, these transit upgrades will better connect parts of the city, which may make L.A. a more desirable location to run a business. This development y could also change the landscape of the business sphere in other ways. Check our story about L.A.\u2019s business districts<\/a> to see our predictions. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThese are just a sample of the many articles we published in 2019. Visit our blog<\/a> to check out more articles for business leaders. And stay tuned for more in 2020. <\/p>\n\n\n
Balancing hard and soft skills: tips from WeWork Community Director Adam Weinke<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAdam Weinke, a Community Director at WeWork, believes that soft skills are more valuable than many leaders think. In fact, he believes they are key to delivering outstanding customer service and maintaining employee wellness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Yet, just like you wouldn\u2019t hire a candidate solely for their technical talent, you shouldn\u2019t rely on strong soft skills alone. Read Adam\u2019s interview about balancing hard and soft skills<\/a> to learn what he looks for when hiring and to create a well-rounded team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThree strategies to build a successful virtual team<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThere\u2019s no doubt about it: virtual teams are here to stay. If your employees do not need to be physically present to do their jobs, you should consider offering remote work opportunities. Among many advantages, you\u2019ll be able to recruit talent wherever you want, allowing you to expand into new markets and retain workers who move or have children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But it takes a special virtual team to exceed expectations outside of the office. WeWork chatted with our very own Eric Kochanski, the Director of Sales-account Management in the western region of the U.S. and Canada, to share his insights with other business leaders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Eric, running a successful virtual team comes down to three things: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- You must identify and utilize your point person in each region or team<\/li>
- Visit your team in-person whenever possible <\/li>
- To read and master the third tip, see our story about building and maintaining a successful virtual team<\/a>.
<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nArchitect vs. interior designer: Who leads your office build-out?<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMost business owners instinctively choose an interior designer to lead their office build-out. But some experts disagree with that choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In many instances, appointing an architect could be the better move. You may think of an architect as someone who designs buildings, but full-service architecture firms also offer interior design work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your ideal build-out includes complex changes, take time to weigh the pros and cons of interior designers and architects. You can use our article about architects and interior designers<\/a> as a starting point. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow Olympic development will change Los Angeles business districts<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLos Angeles is notorious for its high-volume traffic, but the Olympic public transportation initiative could change the City of Angels\u2019s reputation. Called The Twenty-Eight by \u201828, this development project will launch over two dozen large public transportation projects across L.A. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With traffic issues potentially minimized, these transit upgrades will better connect parts of the city, which may make L.A. a more desirable location to run a business. This development y could also change the landscape of the business sphere in other ways. Check our story about L.A.\u2019s business districts<\/a> to see our predictions. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThese are just a sample of the many articles we published in 2019. Visit our blog<\/a> to check out more articles for business leaders. And stay tuned for more in 2020. <\/p>\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThree strategies to build a successful virtual team<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThere\u2019s no doubt about it: virtual teams are here to stay. If your employees do not need to be physically present to do their jobs, you should consider offering remote work opportunities. Among many advantages, you\u2019ll be able to recruit talent wherever you want, allowing you to expand into new markets and retain workers who move or have children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But it takes a special virtual team to exceed expectations outside of the office. WeWork chatted with our very own Eric Kochanski, the Director of Sales-account Management in the western region of the U.S. and Canada, to share his insights with other business leaders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Eric, running a successful virtual team comes down to three things: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- You must identify and utilize your point person in each region or team<\/li>
- Visit your team in-person whenever possible <\/li>
- To read and master the third tip, see our story about building and maintaining a successful virtual team<\/a>.
<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nArchitect vs. interior designer: Who leads your office build-out?<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMost business owners instinctively choose an interior designer to lead their office build-out. But some experts disagree with that choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In many instances, appointing an architect could be the better move. You may think of an architect as someone who designs buildings, but full-service architecture firms also offer interior design work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your ideal build-out includes complex changes, take time to weigh the pros and cons of interior designers and architects. You can use our article about architects and interior designers<\/a> as a starting point. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow Olympic development will change Los Angeles business districts<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLos Angeles is notorious for its high-volume traffic, but the Olympic public transportation initiative could change the City of Angels\u2019s reputation. Called The Twenty-Eight by \u201828, this development project will launch over two dozen large public transportation projects across L.A. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With traffic issues potentially minimized, these transit upgrades will better connect parts of the city, which may make L.A. a more desirable location to run a business. This development y could also change the landscape of the business sphere in other ways. Check our story about L.A.\u2019s business districts<\/a> to see our predictions. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThese are just a sample of the many articles we published in 2019. Visit our blog<\/a> to check out more articles for business leaders. And stay tuned for more in 2020. <\/p>\n\n\n
<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Architect vs. interior designer: Who leads your office build-out?<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMost business owners instinctively choose an interior designer to lead their office build-out. But some experts disagree with that choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In many instances, appointing an architect could be the better move. You may think of an architect as someone who designs buildings, but full-service architecture firms also offer interior design work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your ideal build-out includes complex changes, take time to weigh the pros and cons of interior designers and architects. You can use our article about architects and interior designers<\/a> as a starting point. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow Olympic development will change Los Angeles business districts<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLos Angeles is notorious for its high-volume traffic, but the Olympic public transportation initiative could change the City of Angels\u2019s reputation. Called The Twenty-Eight by \u201828, this development project will launch over two dozen large public transportation projects across L.A. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With traffic issues potentially minimized, these transit upgrades will better connect parts of the city, which may make L.A. a more desirable location to run a business. This development y could also change the landscape of the business sphere in other ways. Check our story about L.A.\u2019s business districts<\/a> to see our predictions. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThese are just a sample of the many articles we published in 2019. Visit our blog<\/a> to check out more articles for business leaders. And stay tuned for more in 2020. <\/p>\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow Olympic development will change Los Angeles business districts<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLos Angeles is notorious for its high-volume traffic, but the Olympic public transportation initiative could change the City of Angels\u2019s reputation. Called The Twenty-Eight by \u201828, this development project will launch over two dozen large public transportation projects across L.A. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With traffic issues potentially minimized, these transit upgrades will better connect parts of the city, which may make L.A. a more desirable location to run a business. This development y could also change the landscape of the business sphere in other ways. Check our story about L.A.\u2019s business districts<\/a> to see our predictions. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThese are just a sample of the many articles we published in 2019. Visit our blog<\/a> to check out more articles for business leaders. And stay tuned for more in 2020. <\/p>\n\n\n
These are just a sample of the many articles we published in 2019. Visit our blog<\/a> to check out more articles for business leaders. And stay tuned for more in 2020. <\/p>\n\n\n