Of all the jobs a leader has, coaching their team members is at the top of the list, yet one they feel the least comfortable with. This isn’t surprising, since even under “normal” conditions, it’s part of the job we always feel we could do better. Coaching at a distance can seem even more intimidating. It shouldn’t be. As with so much Long-Distance Leadership, if we … [Read more...]
Feedback: When They Just Don’t Get “It”
What do you do when your remote direct reports seem surprised by the feedback they get? They shouldn’t but some people seem to know exactly what and how they’re doing, while others seem oblivious. What’s a leader to do? When I teach our Coaching and Feedback at a Distance sessions, no matter who these folks are or what industry they’re in, the question remains the same: “How … [Read more...]
How AI Can Help You Meet Your Coaching Challenges
Once in a while I come across a technology tool designed to help leaders of remote teams excel. I’m always intrigued by what drives this innovation. Today, I'm interviewing Abhinav Chugh from Peoplebox.ai. Their stated vision is to build an AI Coach, which is personalized and readily available for every manager to help his/her team grow and succeed. Why do leaders struggle … [Read more...]
Make Virtual Coaching More Effective
Of all the jobs a manager/leader has, the one that we often feel we could do better with is coaching. Study after study shows that’s the part of the gig we often feel gets ignored or isn’t done as well as we’d like. Your employees, especially those who work remotely, agree with you. So what can we do about it? Here are some things you can do to make your coaching more … [Read more...]
Rolling Out Culture Change on Remote Teams
Making a change on a team isn’t easy. Never has been, never will be. But on a remote team it can be even more difficult to get the team on the same page. It’s bad enough when it’s a relatively simple change like using a new software (simple doesn’t mean it won’t make people crazy. It’s just… less complicated than other problems.) When you’re attempting culture change, it … [Read more...]