by Jason Miller Something happened in 2020 besides a global pandemic that sent the world reeling. The very idea of work and what it looked like changed, and even as we emerge from the COVID-19 era, things are not returning to pre-pandemic norms. Most leaders face a “new normal” when it comes to the management and engagement of employees. A part of this is a workforce that is … [Read more...]
When Your Team Whines about Technology…ASK
In the last few weeks, I’ve been working with a lot of clients who are unhappy with the communication technology at their disposal. In some cases, the complaints have reached the point where they aren’t just a cause for griping, but people have just thrown their hands up and let it interfere with team productivity. Maybe you hear similar things from your team: “Why are we … [Read more...]
Julius Caesar’s Guide to Returning to the Office
What does Julius Caesar have to do with a 21st century pandemic and returning to the office after being gone so long? History never fails to provide lessons if you look for them. Are you pining to get back to the office after the pandemic lockdown? Do you imagine a triumphant entry with everyone cheering to see you? Do you anticipate returning to the office to find things … [Read more...]
Questions Hybrid Work Will Raise
by Kevin Eikenberry If you worked remotely over the past year or so, you are likely now in one of two positions: You either know you will have some sort of hybrid work future, or you are still waiting to hear what your future of work will be, but expect there will be a hybrid component. Of course, there will be some organizations that will bring everyone 100% back to the … [Read more...]
What If You Did Yelp Reviews for Your Team?
I read recently that negative reviews online carry so much weight it takes eight positive reviews on Yelp to counteract a single bad review. While this is bad news for your local diner, why is it relevant to those who lead remote teams? The reason is that people take negative feedback much more seriously than positive feedback. The problem with long-distance reviews Our … [Read more...]