You've heard of the proverbial "straw that broke the camel's back"? Wayne shares a true story about how one little tech item was the "last straw" for one remote worker and how remote leaders can proactively make sure little things don't add up to big problems. https://youtu.be/MhMkxItmj58?rel=0&showinfo=0 … [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...]
Recovering When Remote Work Goes Wrong
How do you go about fixing work that goes off the rails when you’re not face to face or you work on a remote team? We spend a lot of time around here giving out advice about how to make things work well. And, best as we can, we try to live up to our own high standards. Recently, I goofed. This seems like a good chance for a little radical honesty. The details don’t matter … [Read more...]
How to Lead Remote Teams Effectively-Part 3
Recently, Wayne Turmel sat down with Tom Crea on his podcast “Your Evolving Leadership Journey.” Wayne and Tom discussed a number of challenges facing remote teams and their leaders today. You can catch the full episode here. This is the third and final part of that interview. You can read Part 1 and Part 2 if you missed them. Tom: Relationships are about building bridges. … [Read more...]
How to Lead Remote Teams Effectively-Part 2
Recently, Wayne Turmel sat down with Tom Crea on his podcast “Your Evolving Leadership Journey.” Wayne and Tom discussed a number of challenges facing remote teams and their leaders today. You can catch the full episode here. This is the second part of that interview. You can read the first installment here. Tom: What are the biggest worries for remote leaders? Wayne: … [Read more...]