by Vaishali Badgujar Creating an outstanding remote team can be one of the most rewarding aspects of your job. Communication is a pivotal in a dream team, and if done correctly, it can produce stellar results. Unlike traditional workplaces however, there’s no after work happy hour to build bonds. Between mostly online interaction and flexible work […]
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The Dark Side of Servant Leadership for Long-Distance Leaders
by Wayne Turmel One of the hottest buzz-words in leadership these days is “servant leadership.” We are big proponents of the concept and try ( I swear) to practice its tenets daily. For remote leaders, however, there are some pitfalls that, if you’re not careful, can seriously impact the quality of your work and your […]
4 Signs Trust Might Be an Issue with Your Remote Team
by Wayne Turmel and Kevin Eikenberry In our survey of long-distance leaders, one of the words that comes up frequently is “trust.” People worry about whether they can trust their teammates, or are trusted in return. It’s an important question, and it can’t be answered unless you understand, while being trusted is nice, it really […]
Does Your Office Make People Want to Work Remotely?
by Wayne Turmel Ask people why they work remotely, and they will tell you it’s “for convenience” or “I can concentrate better.” What they won’t say, even when they think it, is “because the office has become a nightmare of noise and confusion and I’d rather poke my eyes out with a stick than go […]
3 Virtual Selling Skills Sales People Should Master
by Wayne Turmel What ever happened to meeting a client for coffee? These days it seems like it’s harder than ever to be a sales professional. Clients can screen our calls, send our emails to spam, and beat us up on price without ever having to look us in the eye. Sure, there are all […]
3 “New” Traits of the Successful Remote Worker
by Chuck Chapman, Content Strategy Coordinator I grew up in an era, raised by Baby Boomers, that emphasized certain characteristics for being successful in the workplace. While things like honesty, punctuality and attention to detail are timeless traits that will be valued in any era, the advent of remote work has put a premium on […]