Here’s a question for you… How well do you know your virtual teammates? In the good ol’ days, when you worked together with others long enough, you got to know each other. Who’s the team joker? Who is the one whose still waters run deeper than expected? Who would you go to with that question

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Today’s hot topic, onboarding new team members quickly and effectively, can be difficult. Especially when leading a remote team. Join Wayne Turmel, co-founder of the Remote Leadership Institute, as he gives tips on how to ease a new employee into your team. When you use these simple tactics, the transition becomes smoother — making your team more

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Being a remote leader, you definitely want your team to feel like they can come to you for guidance or challenging questions, but in the same sense, don’t let your team become overly dependent on you. But why does this matter? And what are the warning signs you need to recognize in order to coach your remote team

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Regardless of the industry or organization, managers commonly (and often mistakenly) share assumptions concerning their team’s performance. And this is especially true when working remotely, as we literally can’t see what’s occurring with our team on a daily basis. Perhaps the statements listed below sound familiar? No one takes our online meetings seriously. They’re all

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Managing hybrid teams can often lead to in-house employees feeling like Jan Brady. (Who could forget the famous Brady Bunch episode in which Jan felt neglected? “Marcia, Marcia, Marcia! Why is it always about Marcia…?”) Leaders of hybrid teams often place their main focus on their remote employees, but it’s important to pay attention to

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Effective communication can be challenging in any circumstance, but it can be especially tricky when you’re a new leader – with a new team, new responsibilities and new situations. So in today’s video, I’m giving you some specific tips to help make your communication more effective and more successful. Tweet it out: Successful communication with

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Unless this is the first thing you have read from me, you know my answer to that question. Harvey Mackay summarizes my feelings on this issue perfectly. I believe your answer to this question is critical to the level of influence and success you will experience as a new leader, and in life, in general. To get

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Every four years the U.S. elects a new President. The process isn’t simple, and it certainly isn’t short. Because the process plays out in the news media, and because it requires leadership both to gain the job and do the job, you can learn a lot from the campaign this year, including: Don’t Miss Opportunities

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How to schedule communication with remote employees — often a large dilemma for remote leaders — is a question we frequently are asked while working with various clients. While there are some general principles and few best practices, there’s only one simple answer: it depends. I know that seems like a copout, but let me share with

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