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...]
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...]
Building a Remote Leadership Development Program
by Chuck Chapman, Content Strategy Coordinator As Kevin and Wayne constantly point out, while location and some things change when we have remote teams, much of what makes an organization successful remains the same. That's very true when it comes to leadership development. If you want your organization to continue to grow, you need to have a plan in place to build a … [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 1
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. Tom: Wayne, you shared a story about NASA scientists who were asked which is more complex, rocket science or leadership? Tell us about that. … [Read more...]