What do you do when your remote direct reports seem surprised by the feedback they get? They shouldn’t but some people seem to know exactly what and how they’re doing, while others seem oblivious. What’s a leader to do? Lately I’ve been teaching a lot of our Coaching and Feedback at a Distance sessions., and no matter who these folks are or what industry they’re in, the … [Read more...]
Trust is Easier with Evidence
For a remote team to function well, trust is one of the most important factors. We leaders need to believe that people are working when we can’t see them, that the quality of the work will be high, that people are accountable for the deadlines and outputs that others require to achieve the team’s goals. Conversely, they need to believe that their manager will support them, help … [Read more...]
How AI Can Help You Meet Your Coaching Challenges
Once in a while I come across a technology tool designed to help leaders of remote teams excel. I’m always intrigued by what drives this innovation. Today, I'm interviewing Abhinav Chugh from Peoplebox.ai. Their stated vision is to build an AI Coach, which is personalized and readily available for every manager to help his/her team grow and succeed. Why do leaders struggle … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Long-Distance Performance Reviews Ruin Your Holidays
Tis the season… Relax, this isn’t another “prep for the holidays” blog post. It’s worse. Because while everyone around you goes into holiday mode, you have to prepare for the worst thing about the end of the year—performance reviews and development plans for yourself and your people. If you lead a long-distance or dispersed team, this can be even more stressful. As with most … [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...]