While teaching a workshop concerning working remotely, I unintentionally caused a controversy by asking a simple question. The discussion wasn’t about pay equality… ..or diversity representation… …or anything you’d normally think of as divisive or potentially upsetting. Not even close. Apparently, the controversial topic was over my question regarding whether the participants, who all were
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
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
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
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
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
Everyone I know can be a better communicator. And everyone I know would benefit greatly, both personally and professionally, with those enhanced skills. So I hope that a title like “Communication Best Practices” intrigues you. But even if it doesn’t, a subtitle like “Learn how to eliminate negative attitudes and improve relationships with clear and
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
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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