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...]
Discovering Burnout in Remote Team Members
Video conferencing just isn’t the same as being there. It’s easier to put on a happy face and pretend to be OK when things are just off. Leaders and managers must be extra vigilant with remote team members to discover burnout and head off the effects. It’s too easy to lose remote people to other opportunities when they feel like they’re not effective. What is … [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...]
Become a Stronger, More Efficient Decision-Maker
By Kevin Eikenberry, co-founder of the Remote Leadership Institute. Decisiveness is a critical skill for all leaders, but it's often more important for leaders of virtual or hybrid teams. Dispersed employees in varying time zones can make it hard to convene, debate the pros and cons of an idea or plan, and come to consensus. In many cases, you will need to make decisions, … [Read more...]