Meet Meeting Coordinator, McKenzie Strawn

McKenzie Strawn, Roam Meeting Coordinator Hailing from McDonough, Georgia, McKenzie is an Auburn graduate (War Eagle!) with a degree in apparel merchandising. After a stint in Manhattan working in e-commerce, she traded her MetroCard for an SUV and returned to the south. When she’s not organizing your next meeting, McKenzie enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants,…

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I-85 Day Pass: Remote Workspace Solution

Atlanta, we’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Loud coffee shops and makeshift home offices don’t cut it. We understand what you’re going through with this #I85BridgeCollapse. Hours spent in the car traveling to and from the office. Valuable time you could be relaxing at home being cut off by other frustrated drivers.…

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What It Takes

 “It’s all about building a team of people who aren’t afraid to be in the driver’s seat and are equally happy to ride in the passenger’s seat when others take the lead. It is truly built around collaboration; the concept that no idea is a bad idea (yes, cliché). Why be afraid to foster that…

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Decidedly Different Leaders

“Your favorite leaders have been decidedly different. Their motives go beyond self-interest. They challenge you to pursue daring, bold aspirations that create an exciting place to work. They shun the spotlight in favor of serving a higher purpose. They evidence principles in their daily decisions. You not only love these leaders but also perform your…

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Leader-to-Leader Advice on Managing People

Learn more about developing, leading and managing people from this Q&A session with Roam Buckhead General Manager, Chad Turner.   Q: What lessons have you have learned from managing people? A: If I could only choose one lesson, it would be to lead with a developmental bias. As a leader, it is your responsibility to…

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Roam Internship Experience: Shaping the Next Generation of Leaders

To kick off the recruiting phase of our 2017 Internship Experience, we wanted to provide testimonials of individuals involved in our internship program. Our hope is that these experiences will help interested students gain insight into why working for Roam is beneficial to their future careers.     Mollie Maner, Internship Experience Coordinator There are…

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Roam Recommends – Christmas Playlist

It’s that time of year! Holiday work parties, Christmas cookies, cooler weather… Don’t let it affect your productivity! We’ve got a playlist to let you join in on the cheer, and keep crankin’ to the New Year. Check out our Christmas playlist below, and follow us on Spotify!

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Can you hear me now?

“I have full signal, it must be you.” “No, it must be you, I haven’t moved and I have 5 bars.” How often have you received a call back from the person you thought you were talking to and with great frustration you ask, “At what point did I lose you?” Bad reception causes interruption…

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Roam Recommends – Retreat Playlist

It’s that time of year where strategic planning is in full force. People are taking time away from the everyday hustle for long term strategizing before the holidays hit. Whether you’re taking your team to the mountains or heading out of town with family for Thanksgiving, we’ve got a playlist to accompany you on your…

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Collaboration: Do or Do Not, There is no Try

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines collaboration as “working with another person or group in order to achieve or do something.” I define collaboration as the Fellowship destroying the Ring of Power or the Rebel Alliance overcoming the evil Galactic Empire. What greater examples of teamwork and interdependence can one find? You can’t. When I consider collaboration,…

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