Remote Leadership

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People, Planes, and Being In Person

Since March of 2022, I’ve met more new people than I likely have in the past 10 years. Remote work, virtual meetings, and online networking have expanded my network immensely. It’s one of the silver linings from living through a global pandemic. As thankful as I am for this broadened network of friends and colleagues, …

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What You’re Not Saying May Be Deafening

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 …

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Lead, Follow, and Get Out of the Way

You’ve probably heard the famous quote, “Lead, follow, or get out of the way.” It’s used a lot in business and has been attributed to several influential individuals including Lee Iacocca, Ted Turner, and even Thomas Paine.  The quote is an either-or proposition. You either lead, you follow, or you avoid interfering with those who …

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Make Your Virtual Meetings Matter

Good meetings are planned well, and then facilitated in a way that makes them productive. Here are some tips for running effective remote meetings and, more importantly, making them matter to your team. Have a Clear Purpose and an Agenda Be sure the reason for the meeting is clear to you. Then, communicate it out to the invitees …

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