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The Power of Observation

“Chance favors a prepared mind.” The quote from Louis Pasteur is well known, but it is incomplete. The full thought is Where observation is concerned, chance favors the prepared mind. While the first statement is helpful, the full statement makes the power of observation far clearer. When we use the power of observation intentionally and effectively,

What Questions Do You Ask Yourself?

Normally I answer YOUR questions in this video series, but today, I’m flipping it around and I’m asking YOU a question that will help you be a better leader. Tweet it out: Be aware of the questions you ask yourself, for they determine the answers you get and the decisions you reach. @KevinEikenberry Send us

How to Hire Remote Rockstars

More and more people are working remotely at least some of the time. A study from the freelancing website Upwork reports that nearly two-thirds of companies have remote workers. Put those facts together and it is clear – if you don’t have any remote workers now, you likely will soon. Even more likely than that is

Productivity Questions Remote Leaders Should Be Asking

by Kevin Eikenberry, co-founder Remote Leadership Institute Productivity. In all my conversations with leaders about managing people remotely, this is typically among their concerns. If you’re a remote leader looking for answers on how your team can be more productive, consider whether you’re asking the right questions. Here are four questions you can ask your

Coaching By the Alphabet

Coaching is a complex and important topic, which is one reason I am always thinking about ways to talk about important coaching concepts in an easy and memorable way. My goal is not to “dumb down” the ideas, but to cut to the core of the issue and provide greater clarity and insight. Today, I

Building Your Confidence as a Coach

Think about a task in life – what role does confidence play in your success? You don’t need research to tell you the answer – when your confidence is higher, you will generally be less nervous and more effective. This applies to simple tasks and to more complex ones, as well – it is a

Dealing with New Idea Naysayers

You’ve been there. A new idea is floated, a change is introduced, or a solution to a vexing problem is suggested and the responses include: “We can’t do it that way.” “That will never work.” If you have worked in an organization or led in any capacity, you have heard the new idea naysayers. These

Do You Suffer the Curse of High Expectations?

We hear a lot of complaining from people who work remotely that their boss doesn’t pay them enough attention, or that it’s hard to get on their calendar, or that they don’t get enough one-on-one time with their manager. Is it because the boss likes the other team members better? Do they just hate you

Why Great Coaches Need Great Faith

You may read the title of this article and think I’m crazy. You may think that faith is something we should keep in the religion or spirituality box, that is doesn’t belong in the working world. You may think great coaches need to be great communicators, and perhaps even build trust with those they lead,

How to Manage Stress on Remote Teams

by Chuck Chapman, Content Strategy Coordinator Working remotely can definitely be less stressful than working at a traditional office or job site. The morning commute is much easier, save for those times when there’s a traffic jam by the refrigerator when you’re getting the creamer for your coffee. You save money on “work clothes”

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