Episode 71: Leading in the Remote
- Culture is the heartbeat of any organization
- Remote work doesn't mean sacrificing the heartbeat - the key lies in intentional cultivation
- Define culture clearly and consistently, communicate it across all channels, and align hiring practice
- Bad news needs to be delivered in person
- Keep it personal and personable
ARTICLE: “The Telephone is the Instrument of the Devil”, Marika Ehrenkrona
BOOK: Telecommunications: Yesterday and Today, Peter Anderson
- We need to embrace new communication no matter what it is
QUESTION: Am I embracing the changes in culture and am I using that to shape the culture of my own team?
- Communication is appreciated
- Communication is the lifeblood of remote teams
- Beyond these tools, it's about fostering an environment where open dialogue is encouraged, where every team member feels heard and valued
- Do not blur the boundaries of the people that you supervise.
- Respect the boundaries of the people you are leading
BOOK: Boundaries, Henry Cloud
- It is your job to set boundaries in your own life and help the people that you supervise do the same.
- You as a leader need to be proactive in addressing issues and provide clear guidelines
- Create channels for reporting misconduct
- Promoting empathy, and understanding among the team members can prevent misunderstandings.
- Create a virtual workspace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to do their best work
- It's up to you to be communicative - clarity begins with you.
- “If it is a mist in the pulpit, it is a fog in the pew” - If it’s not clear, it is your fault.
QUESTION: Do you know your strengths? Do you know what you're good at? Do you know your personality? Do you know who's extroverted and introverted?
- Good clarity breeds a great team
- Have clarity and to bring clarity to your teams
MO’s Final Thoughts:
Leadership is not about commanding from the top, but it's about empowering from within. If you want to empower your people in the remote world, you can do so. Stop complaining. Leaders need to learn how to lead in the remote. Leaders, the culture is up to you, the communication is up to you, the clarity is up to you. And when you take full responsibility for those, you are going to start building an incredible team and people are going to want to be on your team.
Amazon Book Link:
Boundaries, Henry Cloud - https://rb.gy/724kik
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