By Wayne Turmel According to Webster’s Dictionary, the word “work” can be used both as a noun (“activity in which one exerts strength or faculties to do or perform something”), and as a verb (“to act or operate effectively”). One issue often shared between remote project managers and teams is the strong placement of “work”

Every parent has had to face the moment when their kid asks, “which of us do you love best?” Of course the correct answer is, “Why I love all of you equally,” (even when it’s not 100% true and we all know it). The same dynamic is true of your mixed teams, when some are

By Robby Slaughter As leaders, we must be acutely aware of the differences in personality between individuals—including ourselves. Emotional intelligence is being conscious of how feelings and beliefs impact the choices that people make, and having control over how we decide to react. One of the best ways to better understand someone’s personality is to

Meetings are great for setting action items, but how do you get someone to actually follow-up and complete these action items? Check out the video below for 3 simple tips to help your team follow-through on those inevitable action items handed out in meetings. https://youtu.be/a8No02FhX8w?rel=0&showinfo=0 Listen to the audio for this episode. If you want

By Robby Slaughter More and more of the workforce is taking their work out of the office and into their homes, coffee shops, and beyond. Whether a member of your team is 100% remote or in the office a few days a week, it can be challenging to provide quality coaching and support when you

By Wayne Turmel Sometimes I wake up in the morning and ask myself, “What can I do or say that will make people scream in outrage?” It’s just the kind of guy I am. Today’s heresy is simple. Your team’s communication technology is too important to leave to the folks in IT. But aren’t those