Presentation Tips
How to Run the Experience Share Presentation Format (The Most Powerful Tool in Forum)
The first time I watched a Forum member try to solve someone else’s problem, I saw it backfire in spectacular fashion. The Experience A few ...
Presentation Tips
How to Run a Group Activity Deep Dive (Facilitated or DIY)
Not every deep dive needs a spotlight on one person, sometimes the most powerful growth happens when the whole group is in it together. A ...
Presentation Tips
How to Run a Topic Expert Deep Dive (Internal or External)
Not every Deep Dive needs to be about personal struggle because sometimes, it’s about gaining wisdom. A Forum I worked with last year was stuck ...
Moderator/Facilitation Tips
7 Smart Moves for a Seamless Moderator Transition
If your Forum doesn’t have a plan for moderator transitions, you’re not passing the baton, you’re dropping it mid-stride. I once watched a high-performing Forum ...
Forum Overview
To August or Not to August? That Is the Forum Question
Every August, Forums ask the same question, do we meet, or do we take the month off? Here in New York City, it’s almost a ...
Moderator/Facilitation Tips
Before the Bell Rings: 6 Things Every Great Forum Leader Do BEFORE Each Month
Most Forum moderators are making it up as they go, and their group can feel it. A few months ago, I asked a new Forum ...
Code of Conduct
Don’t Wing It: How to Build a Forum Code of Conduct That Actually Works
Most forums waste hours trying to write the perfect constitution from scratch, only to end up arguing over commas and calendar dates. Over the years, ...
Forum Overview
The Hard Truth About Your Forum (That No One Wants to Say Out Loud)
If your Forum feels too nice, it’s probably not doing its job. A few months ago, I sat in on a Forum meeting that looked ...
Forum Overview
Specificity and Topicality: The Two Pillars of Vulnerability in Forums
When I first started leading forums, I was hesitant to share my own struggles. I thought I needed to project an image of strength and ...
Presentation Tips
How to Run a Devil’s Advocate Deep Dive at Your Forum
Ever poured your heart and soul into a new project, only to have it fall flat? You’re not alone. Many entrepreneurs and executives get blinded ...