Do you know the one factor concerning your team’s implementation of tech tools? It’s the boss — you. Put simply, if you’re the boss and use technology regularly, your people implement it into their workplace toolkit. If you find excuses to avoid using the technology, your people will follow suit. Recently, I was consulting for
Ah, email — the love/hate tech tool that frustrates us all. Whether you work remotely or not, email has become a productivity killer due to the average amount of messages sent and received daily. So, how do we reduce time spent on email? Wayne Turmel, co-owner of The Remote Leadership Institute, offers insightful tips on
Coaching conversations can be difficult for any leader but when you add the specific complexities of a remote team, improving your remote coaching sessions can prove to be impossible. It always seems like you’re squeezing those chats in between other meetings. Often, we try to “make the most of our time together” (which usually means cramming
A common complaint from remote teams when using technology is audio quality, but why does audio quality matter on virtual meetings? And what can we do to address this common issue during virtual meetings and conference calls? Join us as Wayne Turmel from The Remote Leadership Institute explains why it matters, how to address it,
One question from remote leaders we often encounter here at The Remote Leadership Institute: What do you need for a virtual meeting? While it’s a mix of technology, there are other factors that go into conducting an effective and productive virtual meeting. Join Wayne, as he explains the tools and techniques that answer this commonly asked
By my (admittedly non-scientific) count, I just received my 1,034th invitation to try a new app. This recent gizmo is “guaranteed to increase team collaboration and improve communication”. Part of this is my own fault for visiting so many blogs and websites doing research for this blog (it’s all you people’s fault. I hope you
Results and productivity are higher when people are committed to their work, and higher levels of commitment or engagement increase job satisfaction, safety performance and focus, while reducing on-the-job stress and turnover. But how does a new leader increase employees’ commitment? Isn’t that something employees have to do for themselves? Actually, both you and employees play
Focusing despite technology is a constant struggle for many remote workers. Communicating clearly and efficiently is vital for remote leaders, but when emails and instant messaging pings distract our focus every few seconds, it’s similar to trying to find an elusive address during a rainstorm. Here’s what I mean: Have you ever driven late at night, in
A key factor contributing to poor focus, productivity, and decreased time management during meetings, learning how to avoid multitasking is a must for any remote worker. Join Wayne Turmel, as he gives us tips and techniques on how to avoid multitasking. WATCH: How to Avoid Multitasking If you’d like to learn more about remote leadership, as well
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