Having the right technology is one thing. Getting your remote team to use it consistently and correctly is quite another. All that investment into the latest and greatest software won’t yield any results if everyone isn’t on board. With that in mind, here are some ideas on how you can encourage the use of communication […]
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The Dance of Long-Distance Leadership
If long-distance leadership is a dance, then those of us who lead remote teams are far more like Ginger Rogers than Fred Astaire. Here’s what I mean. If you’re lucky enough to have a strong woman in your life, you’ve probably heard the expression, “Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but in high heels […]
Top 6 Ways to Motivate Your Remote Team
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 […]
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 […]