Leaders of high-performing remote teams hire people they can trust and invest in their success by training them, and by helping them acclimate to the team’s culture. They also spend time to make sure everyone on the team is in the loop and on the same page as much as possible. Avoiding miscommunication is one …
The most successful leaders — especially those leading virtual, remote, or hybrid teams — understand that they have to actively facilitate communications within their teams in order to be successful. Here are a few tips to help: Set up regular one-on-one sessions with your team members. Setting aside this regular time to touch base will …
One of the best parts of being a coach is that I get to help people see themselves — their talents, skills, accomplishments, and value — more clearly. It also means uncovering blind spots and seeing things that are holding them back. That’s equally as valuable, but usually harder for them to explore. When you look at …
My heart breaks for the people of Ukraine who are living through the unnecessary and cruel effects of war. The invasion, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, political division in our country, and negativity and misinformation fueled by social media have got me feeling frazzled, frustrated, worried, and exhausted. And I know I’m not alone. These are …
As a business leader, entrepreneur, and human being I’ve had my share of failures. When I think back on the massive pile of ideas that I’ve tried to turn into businesses over the years, I’m surprised I’ve only failed several times instead of hundreds. Let’s see, I started a computer training school that went nowhere. …
