by Chuck Chapman, Contents Strategy Coordinator On the road to success, there are very few "Lewis and Clark" situations any more. Like geography, there aren't many professional frontiers where you will find yourself treading in uncharted territory. For most if not all of your journey, there are others who have gone before you who can help you navigate the tricky parts...if … [Read more...]
Take Responsibility for Your Own Professional Growth
by Chuck Chapman, Content Strategy Coordinator An MITSloan study showed that teleworkers were passed over for promotions at a far higher rate than their co-located counterparts. The reasons for that are fairly obvious and have been discussed at length on this site. Remote workers are often isolated from colleagues and organizational leadership. Remote … [Read more...]
How Long-Distance Leaders Can Simplify Learning
A good teacher must be able to put himself in the place of those who find learning hard. -Eliphas Levi, French educator 1810-1875 One of a leader's most important jobs is to help develop the skills of their team members. For many of us, this is why we became managers or leaders in the first place: we love helping others learn and succeed. But remote working … [Read more...]
Stress and the Remote Worker
by Chuck Chapman, Content Strategy Coordinator Have you ever had a stressful day at the office and thought about how much calmer and happier you would be if you worked from home? You're probably not alone in that thought, but according to a recent Baylor University study, the "chill" remote worker may just be a figment of our imagination. Sure, remote work offers a number … [Read more...]
Remote Leaders Must Adapt to Modern Times
By Chuck Chapman, Content Strategy Coordinator We're over 100 years removed from the assembly line and the industrial leadership mindset that came with it. That leadership model is best illustrated by the foreman in this classic Charlie Chaplin clip from Modern Times: That micro-managing style of leadership, standing over the worker barking orders to "work faster" … [Read more...]