Because next year is the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing on the moon, (and because I’m old enough to remember the actual event) I recently read James R. Hansen’s terrific biography of Neil Armstrong, First Man. It was fascinating on many levels, but one of the most intriguing things for someone who studies team dynamics is that the crew of Apollo 11 were not particularly … [Read more...]
Relationships Still Matter on Remote Teams
by Chuck Chapman, Content Strategy Coordinator Think of all the people who have "remote" roles in our lives. It doesn't matter if they're celebrities who deliver us entertainment through our screens, people we've "met" via social media, or customer service reps we only talk to over the phone. These are people we've never locked eyes with or spoken to face to face. It's very … [Read more...]
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 hours, teamwork has a … [Read more...]
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 team’s dynamic. What is servant leadership? While … [Read more...]
Smells Like (Remote) Team Spirit
by Wayne Turmel When we think about working in teams, certain phrases come to mind: “We have each other’s backs,” and “we’re all focused on the same outcomes,” or “we care about each other like family.” When we work apart from each other, without regular face to face contact and lots of casual interaction, it can feel harder to attain, maintain and sustain real team … [Read more...]