Are you training your remote teammates to get in the way of your productivity? Of all the discussions we have in our classes with long-distance … [Read more...] about Help Others to Help You Succeed
What Will the Return to the Office Look Like?
When the rush to work from home started, most people assumed it was a temporary measure, and the world would somehow right itself in time. While many … [Read more...] about What Will the Return to the Office Look Like?
Engagement is NOT Your Boss’s Job
All companies worry about employee engagement, especially those who work remotely. There are books written (see below) about what a problem it is, and … [Read more...] about Engagement is NOT Your Boss’s Job
Remote Workers Own Their Own Development
Alice had a nice little career track going. When she worked in the office with everyone else, she took part in a lot of training, got promoted … [Read more...] about Remote Workers Own Their Own Development
The Time Off Trap for Remote Workers
Are your people taking the time off they have coming to them? Are you? Something happened over the end of December this year that highlighted the … [Read more...] about The Time Off Trap for Remote Workers
A Letter from a Long-Distance Teammate
by Chip R. Bell Dear Long-Distance Leader. If you will provide a partnership-like relationship with me, it will free you up from having to … [Read more...] about A Letter from a Long-Distance Teammate
Are You Playing Favorites with Remote Employees?
Many managers complain that they feel like they have to be Mom or Dad to their teams. Of all the similarities between leading remote employees and … [Read more...] about Are You Playing Favorites with Remote Employees?
Need Help Pondering the New Year?
You’re probably getting a lot of advice about how this time of year is good for taking stock of you and your team, where you are now and where you … [Read more...] about Need Help Pondering the New Year?