By Merge Gupta-Sunderji, MBA, CSP Face-to-face leadership is tough enough, but managing remote employees adds a whole new level of complexity. Not only is it harder to keep up with what remote employees are doing, but motivating them is a huge leadership challenge. The reality is that remote workers are becoming the norm. Whether it’s
By Wayne Turmel The good news about today’s 24/7 workplace is that it gives us the freedom to get work done nearly anywhere at any time. The bad news is that can quickly become everywhere, all the time. How can we be sure that we’re being responsive (and responsible) without becoming a slave to communication?
By Kevin Eikenberry, co-founder of The Remote Leadership Institute. There are two key words in the title of this post, and one, or the combination of them, is why you are reading. So before I get to the tips, let’s look at those two words. First up: Unusual. Much has been written about productivity, so
Do you inspire your team or discourage them? Your leadership style—whether positive or negative—matters more than you realize. In fact, your attitude makes all the difference in the culture and success of your team, especially when it comes to virtual employees. They often feel isolated, and you may be their most important connection to the
By Kevin Eikenberry Almost everyone has worked for a micromanager at some point. You know the type who insists on signing off on everything, who wants you to document your every move, who requests ridiculously long status and progress reports, and who basically dictates how employees should do their work. I never understood why a leader
By Wayne Turmel When people are new to leading remote teams, the most frequently asked question we get is, “How do you know they’re really working?” It seems like a reasonable question at first; after all, that’s why you’re paying them, and you want to be sure the goals are being met and tasks achieved
What’s the difference between over-communicating with your remote team, and micromanaging? Wayne Turmel, co-founder of the Remote Leadership Institute, offers feedback and tips for knowing when and how often to communicate with team members who work outside the office. http://kevineikenberry.wistia.com/medias/f7k6q3qqn0?embedType=iframe&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Now, we’d love to hear from you! How much do you communicate with your
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