By Jaimy Ford, business writer and editor. Of course crisis can strike at any time, but summertime seems to be especially risky with all of the severe weather and flooding that annually puts lives at risk, displaces people and disrupts businesses. When they strike, they leave people reeling emotionally, and it’s hard to think about
A colleague of mine recently had a run-in with someone who was unhappy that her content had been cited in his publication without her direct consent. My colleague had followed all the rules, fully attributed the content to her, and even linked to her website. Yet, she was angry because “that content is how she
Are you desperate to get one of your virtual employees to put your feedback to use? Kevin Eikenberry, co-founder of the Remote Leadership Institute weighs in on the topic in a Remarkable TV video below and offers tips for preventing and managing this frustrating situation. Additional resources: The Truth About Giving Performance Feedback to Remote
By Kevin Eikenberry, co-founder of the Remote Leadership Institute. Shiny object syndrome. Most of us have at least a touch of it. The moment your team has mastered one technology, you read about a new one that you just have to give a try. Just about the time you are making some progress on a task, your
By Wayne Turmel, co-founder of the Remote Leadership Institute Whenever I talk to people who telecommute or work from home, I hear, “I am so much more productive at home. I get all my work done without interruption.” That’s great, and it’s important. But when I ask them if they’re more productive, they look at
By Kevin Eikenberry, co-founder of the Remote Leadership Institute. Harvey S. Firestone once said “It is only as we develop others that we permanently succeed,” and boy, do I agree. By most measures, Harvey Firestone succeeded. He helped create an industry, employed thousands, and his enterprises continue to do so. Harvey Firestone clearly mastered strategic
By Jaimy Ford, business writer and editor Are remote workers being called back into the office? It depends on who you ask. Many companies are favoring telecommuting to cut costs and expand the talent pool. However, that’s not the case everywhere. IBM, an early champion of remote work, just this year issued an ultimatum to
Slackers can ruin the dynamic of any team—without doing a thing. When workers get lazy, their colleagues have to do more than their fair share. That results in overworked, stressed-out employees and mediocre projects. When they waste time on Twitter, make personal phone calls and take long breaks, lazy workers reduce productivity and, when their
This is a guest post by Ric Pratte, CEO and co-founder of AlignMeeting. Leading an effective meeting is far more than scheduling a block of time on everyone’s calendar. As a leader. you’re the one whom people expect to set goals, provide details and move the group forward so that you can hit the goals. When you’re
By Wayne Turmel, co-founder of the Remote Leadership Institute. Team conference calls can be downright painful. It often feels like an uphill battle to get people to contribute, ask questions and share information. As the leader, you do all of the talking and are often met with silence on the other end of the “line.”
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