by Kevin Eikenberry, Co-founder If you are like me, you had never heard the phrase "social distancing" a month ago. Now, it is something we hear almost every hour. And while I understand the purpose of and support the goal of the practice (doing things to reduce the possible spread of the coronavirus is the right thing to do) to me it's just the wrong choice of words. It … [Read more...]
Does Remote Work Stifle Creativity?
by Chuck Chapman-Content Strategy Coordinator We make no apologies for our unbridled enthusiasm for remote work. Not only is is remote work at the heart of everything we do on this site, it's how we work ourselves. Having been to the "mountaintop" we get a little excited tryng to spread the good news of working remotely to everyone. Sometimes we have to take a step back, … [Read more...]
Really Awful, Terrible, Horrible Advice for Remote Workers
I am in the advice business. Over the years I’ve heard—even given—some terrible guidance. But there’s one thing I hear from a lot of new remote workers, and it’s awful, terrible, horrible advice: “Keep your head down, do your job, and your work will speak for itself.” This might sound like reasonable for remote workers at first glance, but let’s break down why it’s incorrect … [Read more...]
Why Remote Teammates Should Give Feedback
Working remotely by definition means you aren’t in constant contact with your manager or the members of your team. Sometimes, let’s face it, that’s a blessing, and the whole reason you work from home. But as social animals, we all need some contact with the outside world in order to do good work and build the social relationships that make work effective and pleasant. One of … [Read more...]
The 3 P’s of Being a Great Remote Teammate
It’s no secret that Kevin Eikenberry and I are working on a new book to follow up The Long-Distance Leader- Rules of Remarkable Remote Leadership. This one is all about being a great remote teammate. Not a team member. Anyone with a log-on password and an employee number can be part of a team but not be a real teammate. What’s the difference? In researching all the latest … [Read more...]