By Jaimy Ford, business writer and editor. In a recent Forbes article "10 Workplace Trends You'll See In 2018," Dan Schawbel breaks down 10 workplace trends we can expect to see or experience in the coming year. The whole thing is worth the read, but it's his No. 1 that really got my attention: "Leaders encourage more human interaction." This one is especially important … [Read more...]
Have You Thought About Your Leadership Resolutions Yet?
By Kevin Eikeberry, co-founder of the Remote Leadership Institute. 2018 is within our reach, and hopefully, you've been thinking about the personal and team goals you want to achieve next year. But have you thought about your leadership goals? As a leader, it's important to think about what you can do differently to better manage, inspire, motivate and guide your team. Some … [Read more...]
Survive Stressful Times by Following This Critical Rule
Read that quote again. As 2017 draws to an end and you work to juggle your work and social calendars, the thought of taking any time to relax may seem out of the question. You’ve been busy, you’ve been stressed, and you’ve felt pressure. You just want to cross the finish line. If you work from home, you may be feeling it even more, as the line between work and life … [Read more...]
A Virtual Team Contract: 9 Rules For Working Together
By Barry Kaplan and Jeff Manchester, authors of The Power of Vulnerability. Working in teams is the order of the day in most organizations, but too often, team members feel disconnected and don’t bring their full potential to the table. One key to changing this is establishing a social contract for safety. In any team, there must be a safe way for members to openly … [Read more...]
Gain (and Hold) Virtual Employees’ Attention During Meetings
By Kevin Eikeberry, co-founder of the Remote Leadership Institute. You've likely got a meeting or conference call on your schedule, and at least some employees will be calling in from a remote location. When people aren't sitting right in front of you, how do you ensure that they are paying attention and fully understanding your message? Well, you have to earn their … [Read more...]