Why is it that managers (particularly the guys) connect coaching with sports analogies? Whether it’s the kindly, grandfatherly type (John Wooden is the patron saint here), or the “fire and brimstone” inspirational kind (any coach who gives speeches stolen from the movies), we think of sports coaching as the model. He (usually a “he” in these
As a leader, you most likely read an abundance of literature in order to increase your knowledge and success, but do you encourage the same for your team? In today’s video with Wayne Turmel of the Remote Leadership Institute, he explores why it’s critical for leaders (and their teams) to read something and say something
Far be it from me to disparage research concerning the modern workplace (especially when regarding the topic of leading remote teams), but sometimes you just want to say, “DUH!” This research from Aalto University in Finland indicates that (Are you ready for this?) leading remote teams is more stressful than leading people in-person. In a way,
One of the most difficult parts of leading remotely is getting to know your team; yes, we need to know who they are and what they excel at, but today we’re specifically referring to knowing your team’s work style. Some people love being the center of attention, while others enjoy wearing headphones in order to
I am not a “birthday guy.” Unlike my wife, who proclaims February her “birthday month,” and frequently invokes it for favors, I don’t find anything particularly impressive about the fact that I made it around the sun one more time. In the great cosmic scheme of things, birthdays—even mine—don’t matter much. Except that they do…
When it comes to presenting complicated, technical information to other departmental team members in easy-to-understand terms, it can be one of the most frustrating, challenging aspects for project managers and leaders. Yet, in over 20 years of teaching communication skills, I’ve never found a better model of effectively (and successfully) presenting than the TV show,
By: Dan Negroni News flash: Millennials want it all…they want a great work/life balance and the opportunity to text their work in, too. The digital age has dramatically changed the old model of business culture and workplace environment. Today, flexibility is paramount to millennials. As a manager, the ability to adapt to this shift, effectively managing millennials remotely is
Whether you’re managing a whole team of teleworkers, or just a few working part-time, do you know your teleworker’s setup? In today’s episode, Wayne Turmel , co-founder of the Remote Leadership Institute, discusses why this question is so important for remote leaders, as the physicality of your team’s “office” can deeply impact their overall productivity and
What’s a simple way for managers to build better relationships on remote teams AND make meetings more effective? Try sharing meeting leadership. Put simply, when one team member plays co-pilot during meetings, it greatly increases trust and communication on your remote team. Click the link to watch the video below, as Wayne Turmel, co-founder of the Remote Leadership Institute,
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