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The Publishing Performance ShowHassan Osman - Why Your Book Should Be a Business Card on Steroids (Not a Money Maker)Hassan Osman is an Amazon bestselling author and the founder of Sidegig Hacks and Writer on the Side. While maintaining a demanding corporate career, Hassan has published over 20 books with 9 Amazon bestsellers reaching over 120,000 readers, plus 17 courses with 430,000+ unique students. His expertise lies in creating short, focused books (10,000-12,000 words) for busy managers and corporate leaders, covering soft skills and leadership development. Hassan advocates for treating books as "business cards on steroids" - tools that generate more revenue from opportunities they create than from direct sales. His systematic approach emphasizes the 80-20 principle, focusing on content repurposing across multiple...2025-07-1045 min
Writer on the SidePublishing a Book in 5 Days with Kelly Wilde MillerKelly Wilde Miller is an emerging writer who wrote her first book in just 5 days. On this episode, we talk about how she wrote and marketed her book. 2024-04-0351 minWriter on the SideAmazon KDP Category and Keyword Secrets with Dave ChessonDave is the guy behind Kindlepreneur.com. On this episode, we talk about Amazon KDP tips & strategies that authors can use for their books. 2024-03-2056 minWriter on the SideIs Something Fishy Going on with Books on Amazon?I stumbled on a new strategy that some authors might be using to publish multiple books on Amazon using AI. 2024-03-0608 minWriter on the SideTrying Amazon's Virtual Voice Service for an AudiobookAmazon KDP released a new audiobook service called Virtual Voice that uses computer-generated narration. Here are some thoughts about trying the service out. 2024-02-2116 minWriter on the SideMarketing a Philosophy Book with Mahmoud RasmiMahmoud Rasmi is the author of Philosophy for Business Leaders. On this episode, we talk about how he wrote and marketed his book. 2024-02-0747 minWriter on the Side10,000 Book Copies Sold in 3 Months with Jesse J. AndersonJesse J. Anderson is the author of Extra Focus, a book about guiding people on adult ADHD. On this episode, we talk about how he sold 10,000 copies in the first 3 months. 2024-01-2446 minWriter on the SideCo-authoring a Book to Create Change with Jane LeuJane Leu is the author of Unicorns Unite, a book about how nonprofits and foundations can build epic partnerships. On this episode, we talk about how she co-authored the book. 2024-01-1026 minWriter on the SideUsing a Book for Impact with Nupur SaxenaNupur Saxena is the author of The IMPACT Roadmap, a book about how to scale profit with purpose. On this episode, we talk about how she uses her book for impact. 2023-12-2741 minWriter on the SideUsing a Book to Become the Go-To Person in Your Field with Maria GalloMaria Gallo is the author of The Alumni Way, a book about how to build value from your university investment. On this episode, we talk about how she uses her book as a business card. 2023-12-1335 minWriter on the SideI Published a One-Page Book (Why You Should Write Shorter Books)I recently published a 1-page book called “This Book is One Page Long” as an experiment. Here are some lessons learned.2023-11-2910 minWriter on the Side$150K from One Book via Speaking Engagements with Rick LewisRick Lewis has made over $150,000 in book sales from relying on a single marketing channel: speaking. No Amazon. No other platforms or distribution channels. Just back-of-the-room sales after speaking engagements. 2023-11-1548 minWriter on the SideHow I Create on the Side Using 5 Simple IdeasAfter 20 books (100K readers) and 12 courses (320K students), I learned a few lessons about how to create on the side. Here are 5 key ideas you can apply today. 2023-11-0118 minWriter on the SideA New Book in 48 Hours with ChatGPTI recently published “Inverse Leadership” in 48 hours (using ChatGPT). This started out as a joke. Here’s the story. 2023-10-1817 minWriter on the SideAlex Hormozi's $100M Leads Book LaunchAlex Hormozi recently launched his $100M Leads book and gave a lot of value away for free. Some thoughts on that. 2023-10-0414 minWriter on the SideThe Power of Offering Your Book for FreeOffering your book for free can be a great strategy for authors. Here are some benefits for doing so.2023-09-2016 minWriter on the SideHow I Research my Travel Book SeriesI’m writing a new book about traveling to a new city with kids. Here’s the approach I take to research it. 2023-09-0620 minWriter on the SideIt's Okay Not to Create When You Don't Feel Like ItShould you force yourself to write books or create courses when you don’t feel like it? A short episode discussing the point. 2023-08-2313 minWriter on the SideQuestions about Creating on the Side (Part 2 of 2)Here are some of the top questions and answers I usually get about creating on the side (publishing books & courses). 2023-08-0926 minWriter on the SideQuestions about Creating on the Side (Part 1 of 2)Here are some of the top questions and answers I usually get about creating on the side (publishing books & courses).2023-07-2622 minWriter on the SideLuca Dellanna on How He Published 9 Books on the SideHere’s the end-to-end process that Luca follows to publish multiple nonfiction books while working as a management consultant 2023-07-1236 minWriter on the SideJuergen Goeggerle on How he Published his First BookA great conversation I had with Juergen Goeggerle about how he wrote his first book2023-06-2840 minWriter on the Side5 Strategies That Help You Create on the SideI just surpassed 92,000 readers on Amazon and 300,000 students on Udemy. Here are the 5 strategies I use to help me create on the side. 2023-06-1411 minWriter on the SideNew Book Published in 10 Hours: A Repurposing Strategy That Works“ChatGPT for Better Business Communication” was repurposed from a short course and launched in 10 hours. Here are some ideas about how you can leverage this strategy for your own products. 2023-05-3115 minWriter on the SideChatGPT and the Future of Writing with Logan KilpatrickLogan Kilpatrick from OpenAI talks about ChatGPT and how it's already disrupting the world of writing. 2023-05-1743 minWriter on the SideA Portfolio of Side Hustles Conversation with Mahmoud RasmiA great conversation I had with Mahmoud Rasmi on his Marketplace Discussions podcast about building a portfolio of side hustles (including books and courses) while working a full-time job. 2023-05-031h 10Writer on the Side4 Reasons Why Every Employee Should Write a Nonfiction BookA repeat episode of how writing a book on the side will help you establish yourself as an expert, make some money, learn new skills, and get exposure to exciting opportunities. 2023-04-1909 min
Marketplace DiscussionsBuilding a Portfolio of Side Hustles | Hassan OsmanBio:
Hassan Osman is a creator on the side. His full-time job is as a Senior Vice President at NWN Carousel (views are his own) where he leads the organization’s Professional Services team.
He also writes short books for busy managers.
He is the author of several Amazon Bestsellers, including “Influencing Virtual Teams,” “Don’t Reply All,” and most recently, “ChatGPT for Nonfiction Authors.”
Hassan also hosts the “Writer on the Side” podcast (www.writerontheside.com) which helps other full-time employees write and publish their nonfiction boo...2023-04-181h 07Writer on the SideUpdating "ChatGPT for Nonfiction Authors" on KDPA quick about how and when to update your book on Amazon KDP to take advantage of marketing trends. 2023-04-0511 minWriter on the SideHow to Write Books on the Side with Arvid KahlA great conversation with Arvid Kahl on his Bootstrapped Founder podcast about how I write books on the side.2023-03-221h 04Writer on the Side650 Sales in 10 Days from Mitra Raman's First BookSome tips and ideas from Mitra on how “Crush The Engineering Management Interview” sold hundreds of copies in the first 10 days. 2023-03-0831 minWriter on the SideHow to Write a Book using Notion with Tanya MoushiHere are some tips that will help you write your book by organizing your thoughts using Notion. 2023-02-2236 min
The Bootstrapped Founder190: Hassan Osman — Writing on the SideToday, I’m talking to Hassan Osman— he’s the host of Writer on the Side, and himself a prolific writer. We talk about crafting books that sell (and keep selling), self-publishing on Amazon, and how to write while having a full-time job. Here’s Hassan!00:00:00 Introduction to Hassan Osman00:05:59 Slowly shifting your perspective00:10:48 Do you update your books that you have written?00:17:24 How short-sighted publishers can be00:24:29 The importance of the time component in your book00:29:12 The ROI if a diverse range of topics00:34:47 Pick topics that are intersectional, not generic2023-02-151h 02Writer on the SideThree Quick Questions About Writing a Book on the SideHow long is a short book? How do you decide on a book topic? How do you write a great outline? 2023-02-0814 minWriter on the SideLessons from "ChatGPT for Nonfiction Authors" becoming an Amazon #1 BestsellerSeven simple lessons that can help you launch your own book to Amazon Bestseller status 2023-01-2536 minWriter on the SideChatGPT for Nonfiction Authors - Book is outAnnouncing the launch of "ChatGPT for Nonfiction Authors" - a short book that will help you write better, faster, and more effectively. This book was written with the help of ChatGPT.2023-01-1127 minWriter on the SideChatGPT and the Future of WritingAn introduction to ChatGPT by OpenAI and how it will affect writers going forward. This episode was mainly written by a ChatGPT prompt.2022-12-2811 minWriter on the SideWhy I Said No to a Top 10 Book PublisherA repeat episode about the three reasons why I said no to a top 10 publisher when they wanted to republish my "Influencing Virtual Teams" book2022-11-3016 minWriter on the Side$400K+ in One Year from One Course: Thinking in Small Bets with Daniel VassalloDaniel Vassallo talks about how he thinks of businesses as Small Bets, and how he grew multiple products to over 6 figures. His latest course brought in over $400,000 in the last year alone, and in this episode, he discusses his philosophy and approach to how he built it along with a thriving community. 2022-11-161h 10Writer on the SideHow to Start a Successful Newsletter with Louie BacajGreat insights about how to decide on a topic for a newsletter, how to write it, and how often you should send it out. Louie also talks about how you can make money from a newsletter, and what tools you can use.2022-11-0248 minWriter on the SideHow Nick Gray Sold 5,000 Copies of His First Book in 3 MonthsA great conversation with Nick Gray about how he launched and marketed his book "The 2-Hour Cocktail Party"2022-10-1944 minWriter on the SideHow to Make Money using Amazon Affiliate LinksHere’s a step-by-step guide that shows you how to create Amazon affiliate links for your own books2022-09-2820 min
The Curation by Nour HassanFarida Osman: ButterflyIn this week's episode, our founder Nour Hassan speaks to Egyptian competitive swimmer, Farida Osman.She specializes in the butterfly and freestyle stroke and she's known as "el farasha" which means butterfly in Arabic. She's an All African gold medalist and Egyptian National champion and record holder. They speak about all things swimming, the importance of mental health in sports and much more.This episode is powered by NEF & AKH.Support the show2022-09-2139 minWriter on the SideHow to Write a WSJ Bestseller as a First Time Author with Liam MartinLiam Martin is the co-author of Running Remote, a book that recently hit the WSJ bestseller list. Here are some insights from him about how he wrote and published a book.2022-09-1455 min
This Project LifeHassan Osman of Cisco: Kickoff Meetings, Project Closures, & Hybrid WorkHost Jeff Plumblee interviews Hassan Osman, PMO Director at Cisco. Hassan is the author of 16 non-fiction books on project management and general interests. The discussion centers on the steps to go through for a successful kickoff meeting and why you need to hold an internal kickoff meeting first. Jeff and Hassan discuss knowing the stakeholders individually. They consider how projects go wrong because of gray areas in the scope and how to salvage the client relationship. Hassan shares his incentive for writing and his advice for those who would like to write non-fiction while working full-time: write for 30 minutes...2022-09-0931 min
Conquer Local Podcast536: Managing a Hybrid Team | Hassan OsmanAre hybrid work environments the future?Let's find out on this week's episode as we chat with an expert, Hassan Osman, a virtual teams and project management thought leader. He is currently a PMO Director at Cisco Systems (views are his own and not those of Cisco), where he leads global virtual teams on delivering large and complex programs.Before joining Cisco, he was a management consultant at Ernst & Young LLP, where he helped business leaders and executives at Fortune 500 companies run their programs more effectively.He is the author of several #1 Amazon B...2022-09-0727 minWriter on the SideHow to Write an Outline for your Nonfiction BookIn this episode, I cover a simple framework that shows you how to write an outline for your short nonfiction book. You’ll start with a concise introduction, then cover the main content, and then wrap up with a concise conclusion.2022-08-3113 minWriter on the SideHow Maneetpaul Singh used his YouTube Audience to Launch an Amazon BestsellerA strategy that leveraged his existing subscribers to sell copies of his first book.2022-08-1734 minWriter on the SideThe Benefits of Building a Book in Public with Kevon CheungHere’s how Kevon Cheung wrote “Find Joy in Chaos” in public and made $4,000 in the first few weeks.2022-08-0346 minWriter on the SideHybrid Publishing and Using Books to Upsell Coaching & Speaking Services with Deborah Grayson RiegelHere’s how Deborah makes 5 figures from her services by selling 2 figure books.2022-07-2047 minWriter on the SideHow to Get Paid to Create a Live WebinarAn actual example of how to create an online digital product using free tools and without spending more than two hours on it2022-07-0615 minWriter on the SideHow Authors can use TikTok to Market their Books with Elliot PadfieldHere’s how you can use TikTok to sell more books as an author. A simple strategy that doesn’t involve dancing!2022-06-2233 min
Writer on the Side$180K from Writing Tech Books with Greg LimGreg is an author of bestselling tech books. He's sold more than 50,000 copies and generated over $180k in royalties through organic sales on Amazon (on the side).2022-06-0844 minWriter on the SideHow to Package Your Products for More RevenueA simple strategy that helps you unlock more revenue streams by packaging your digital products into one main product (real example).2022-05-2617 minWriter on the SidePodcasting for Thought Leadership with Espree DevoraA great conversation with Espree about leveraging podcasts for repurposing content and establishing yourself as a thought leader.2022-05-111h 11Writer on the SideHow to Write and Publish a Book in 4 HoursHere's a step by step example of how I wrote and published a book on a Sunday afternoon by repurposing some older material.2022-04-2716 minWriter on the SideHow to create online courses that sell with Daren SmithA live Twitter Space conversation with Daren Smith about different strategies that help you create courses that sell2022-04-131h 01Writer on the Side$1.6M from Writing on LinkedIn with Justin WelshIn 3 years, Justin Welsh went from 0 to 150k+ followers on LinkedIn and generated over $1.6M in income with zero ads. Here's how he did it.2022-03-3048 min
Craftsman CreativeHow to create and sell online courses with Hassan Osman - Craftsman Creative Workshop 002Check out Hassan Osman at writerontheside.comCheck out the Craftsman Creative Book2022-03-211h 01Writer on the SideA Quick UpdateA quick update about "Create & Sell an Online Course on the Side" launching soon2022-03-1605 min
Coaching for LeadersEffective Hybrid Team Management, with Hassan OsmanHassan Osman: Hybrid Work Management
Hassan Osman is a director at Cisco Systems (his views are his own) where he leads a team of project and program managers on delivering complex projects across the world. He’s also served as a management consultant at EY, where he led projects and programs for the largest enterprises.
Hassan the author of several Amazon bestselling books about team management, including his most recent book, Hybrid Work Management: How to Manage a Hybrid Team in the New Workplace*.
In this conversation, Hassan and I examine the new reality and popularity of the hybrid workforce. Ma...2022-03-0739 minWriter on the SideHow Anyone Can Create an Online Course That SellsFive quick tips that help you create & market a course while working a full-time job (even if you don’t know where to start).2022-03-0221 minWriter on the SideHow to 10x Your Rates from a Book with Alexandra WatkinsHere’s how Alexandra Watkins, author of “Hello, My name is Awesome,” was able to increase her rates from $500 to $5,000 after writing her book (and made $500K in sales last year as a result of it).2022-02-1635 minWriter on the SideShould you Give Away Your Book for Free?A live conversation with Josh Duffney (on Twitter Spaces) about whether it makes sense to write a book and give it away for free.2022-02-0244 minWriter on the SideA Quick Personal Update for 2022A short update about the last month and what's coming in 20222022-01-1905 minWriter on the SideDickie Bush on the Top 3 Mistakes Digital Writers Make (And how to avoid them)Dickie Bush is a portfolio manager, digital writer, and captain of Ship 30 for 30. On this episode, he talks about how he grew his Twitter account to over 100K followers, how he writes viral threads, and how he creates attention-grabbing headlines. 2021-12-2246 minWriter on the SideHow to Sell a Book Before Writing it (Real Example)Here’s a simple 3-step process about how to presell a book using Gumroad’s pre-order feature. The total cost is $0 (plus ~2hrs of your time) and the risk of failure is minimal.2021-12-0827 minWriter on the SideA Crazy Black Friday Deal for Writers (Time Sensitive)Visit https://www.writerontheside.com/wc3 to claim the deal before Nov 30. Over $6,100+ of products for writers for only $49. You’ll get courses, books, masterclasses, and workbooks. Comes with a 60-day money-back guarantee.2021-11-2404 minWriter on the Side$240K Before Launch Day from Sahil Lavingia’s First BookSahil Lavingia (founder & CEO of Gumroad) made over $240K from his book “The Minimalist Entrepreneur” before its official launch date. He discusses marketing, NFTs, and the future of book publishing.2021-11-101h 00Writer on the SideAmazon Best Seller Lists: How to Get On One in Easy StepsHere’s how to turn your book into an Amazon #1 Best Seller in simple steps.2021-10-2723 minWriter on the SideIwo Szapar on Publishing a Book as a Marketing StrategyIwo Szapar is the CEO of Remote-how, a platform for remote professionals around the world. He recently wrote “Remote Work is the Way,” and on this episode, we discuss how publishing a book helps his business.2021-10-1335 minWriter on the SideNFT Book Publishing with the Team Behind BookVoltsNFTs can change the game for authors. Guests James Faktor and Marius, the co-founders of BookVolts, explain how the world’s first NFT book publishing company could disrupt the way we write and read books.2021-09-2942 minWriter on the SideDaniel hit $40,000 in 16 Days from his First BookRepeat episode: Daniel Vassallo co-authored a book called “The Good Parts of AWS,” and made over $40K in sales in the first couple of weeks. In this episode, he breaks down all the details about the marketing & pricing strategies that he followed.2021-09-1558 minWriter on the SideCreating Microcontent while Writing a Book in PublicHere’s an example of how to market your book as you write it. You’ll also save time in creating microcontent for social media.2021-09-0115 minWriter on the SideNFTs for Authors: How a Book NFT can Make More Money for AuthorsA repeat episode highlighting an example of how NFTs, or Non-fungible Tokens, can be used in book launches to make over $50,000 in additional revenue on launch day.2021-08-1838 minWriter on the SideSharing a Little Secret About Writing Children's BooksI secretly published a couple of children’s books, and my daughter just found out about them. Here’s the backstory of the Lima and Ina book series (and the Mason Nassah name).2021-08-0420 minWriter on the SideHow to Sell More Books Using Amazon Ads with Michal StawickiHere’s why Amazon advertising is great way to increase sales of your books, and how to run a successful Amazon Ad campaign.2021-07-2149 minWriter on the SideFour Reasons Why Every Employee Should Write a Nonfiction BookWriting a book on the side will help you establish yourself as an expert, make some money, learn new skills, and get exposure to exciting opportunities.2021-07-0709 minWriter on the SideTerry Schmidt on Publishing the Second Edition of His BookA few lessons from Terry about publishing the second edition of his book, “Strategic Project Management Made Simple,” and some great advice about how to write and market your own book.2021-06-2330 minWriter on the SideHow to Rank on Amazon for Specific KeywordsHere's how to use keyword research on Amazon for validating book ideas, marketing your book, and increasing your book ranking. This is a repeat episode with Dave Chesson, the guy behind Kindlepreneur, a website devoted to teaching authors about book marketing and the digital world.2021-06-0937 minWriter on the SideHow to Get Amazon Book Reviews (Part 2 of 2)7 things you should know that will help you get book reviews on Amazon without breaking the rules (this episode is part 2 of 2)2021-05-2625 minWriter on the SideHow to Get Amazon Book Reviews (Part 1 of 2)5 mindset shifts and strategies that help you get book reviews on Amazon without breaking the rules (this episode is part 1 of 2)2021-05-1216 minWriter on the SideHow to Sell a Product Before you Create it (Real Example)Here’s a simple 3-step process about how to presell a “small bet” idea using Gumroad’s pre-order feature. The total cost is $0 (plus your time) and the risk of failure is minimal.2021-04-2820 minWriter on the SideDavid Sclar on Hitting the Amazon Bestseller list with his First BookDavid discusses how his first book, Workplace Strategies for Technology Lawyers, hit the No. 1 Amazon Bestseller list in multiple categories (including reaching the No. 2 spot in Law).2021-04-1441 min
Business Class: Office HoursHassan Osman, Best-Selling Author of “Influencing Virtual Teams”Hassan Osman is a best-selling author of books for busy managers, including “Influencing Virtual Teams.” Listen in and learn how to create a strong culture of teamwork in an increasingly virtual world. This episode is hosted by JJ Ramberg, entrepreneur, author, and former MSNBC anchor. 2021-01-2951 min
The PeninsulaEpisode 6 of The Peninsula: Dr. Idil Osman on "Social Media, Diaspora, and Somali Politics."In this episode, Dr. Nuur and I speak with Dr. Idil Osman, an Assistant Professor at the School of Media, Communication and Sociology at the University of Leicester, UK about social media, diaspora and Somali politics. Dr. Idil has a longstanding interest in Somalia and Sub Saharan Africa. Her research focuses on how media and communications relate to modern-day conflicts, foreign policy and engage refugee, migrant and diaspora communities. Prior to her academic transition, she spent over 12 years as a national and international journalist working for the BBC, the Guardian and the Voice of America in Washington, DC covering...2020-10-2500 min
Hassan & Friends | أصدقاء حسَّانS01E29 - Alwaleed Osman - الوليد عثمانAlwaleed Osman was born in Kuwait in 1990 to Egyptian parents, where they moved to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates shortly after the Gulf War. For thirty years he lived and studied in Abu Dhabi getting his ABET accredited degree of Mechanical Engineering from Khalifa University in 2012. His first book, "Your Dose of Motivation," a collaborative book with MENA Speakers is the product of the intersection of his passion for being an EMCEE and writing.
1.Website:
alwaleedosman.com
2. Podcast: EMCEE Cast
https://podcasts.apple...2020-10-151h 43
The Reader's Journey1. Hassan Osman: How To Write & Publish A Book While Working A Full-time JobMy guest today is Hassan Osman, the author of Write Your Book on the Side: How to Write and Publish Your First Nonfiction Kindle Book While Working a Full-Time Job.He has published 8 books, 4 of which are Amazon bestsellers, while balancing a demanding full-time job. He is also the podcast host of Writer on the Side. In this episode, Hassan shares helpful writing advice, talks about publishing on Amazon vs. Gumroad, how to get your book to the top of the Amazon bestsellers list, and more.TIMESTAMPS:0:41 Hassan shares his background1:51 Why Hassan wrote...2020-07-0746 min
Hassan Talks!07: The Sudanese Revolution | One year later ft. Muaz OsmanA throwback to discover the untold stories of the massacre that took place on the 29th of Ramadan "3rd of June 2019" in Khartoum where protesters were attacked by the Rapid Support Forces in front of the Military HQ in Sudan.
Muaz Osman is a Sudanese Youtuber, tells us his experience during his participation in the Sudanese revolution.
Follow Muaz on:
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/DagiGaras
Instagram @mu3azosman
Music by:
Omar Ibrahim https://soundcloud.com/omar-ibrahim-160
2020-05-2337 min
The LEADx Leadership Show with Kevin KruseBest Practices For Managing Remote Teams | Hassan OsmanHassan Osman is a Program Management Office (PMO) Director at Cisco Systems* where he leads global virtual teams on delivering large and complex programs. He is the author of several Amazon Bestselling books, including “Influencing Virtual Teams” and “Don’t Reply All.”2020-04-2937 min
The Extraordinary Business Book ClubWriting short books with Hassan Osman'I'd love to write a book, but I have a full-time job and a family, I just don't have time.' If that sounds like you, you need to hear this. Hassan Osman has a demanding full-time job at Cisco and a young family, but he's written eight (EIGHT!!) books so far, including four 'short books for busy managers' and, of course, one called Write Your Book on the Side. He also hosts the Writer on the Side podcast, helping others to do the same. If you have excuses, be prepared to shed them now. An...2020-03-0930 minCoaching for LeadersEffective Delegation of Authority, with Hassan OsmanHassan Osman: Effective Delegation of Authority
Hassan is a project management office leader at Cisco, where he leads a team of over 150 project and program managers on delivering complex projects across the world. He’s also served as a management consultant at Ernst & Young (now EY), where he led projects and programs for the largest enterprises.
He’s the author of Effective Delegation of Authority: A (Really) Short Book for New Managers About How to Delegate Work Using a Simple Delegation Process. In this episode, Hassan and I discuss the three stages of delegation, the critical importance of planning, and how...2019-06-1039 min
The Yonder PodcastEp 50 - Cisco's Hassan OsmanJeff Robbins interviews Hassan Osman about managing virtual teams, the
future of work, and enhancing productivity through remote work.2018-08-0200 min
Going Deep with Aaron Watson102 Hassan Osman Helps Virtual Teams Work Better & Teaches Email EtiquetteHassan Osman is a PMO Manager at Cisco and a Carnegie Mellon and Harvard University graduate. My main area of expertise is in leading large and complex technology programs – particularly in a virtual team environment. At Cisco, he is responsible for leading and managing a team of 20+ project & program managers on delivering projects to Cisco's Enterprise clients in the eastern United States. Previously at Cisco, he was a Senior Program Manager, where he was responsible for scoping, negotiating, planning and executing multi-million dollar projects for their customers. He has written two Amaz...2016-06-1328 minCoaching for LeadersStart Influencing Remote Teams, with Hassan OsmanHassan Osman: Influencing Virtual Teams
Key Points
To avoid the bystander effect:
Use direct language
Assign to individuals, not to groups
A lot of small to medium businesses ... tend to already be in the virtual team space without even knowing it.
–Hassan Osman
Anything that’s in writing usually carries a much more authoritative message.
–Hassan Osman
Resources
Influencing Virtual Teams by Hassan Osman
The War of Art* by Steven Pressfield
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21st Century Work LifeDon't Reply All with Hassan OsmanIn today's episode, Pilar and Lisette are joined by Hassan Osman, who shares how to make the most out of email. Take out your notebooks (virtual or otherwise) as this episode is packed with practical advice.
Introduction
Not much to say today, we go almost straight into the Virtual not Distant Bitesize.
Leadership in Virtual Teams Webinar - the last in the Working in Virtual Teams series. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6102097491496619777
Virtual not Distant Bitesize
04: 00 Match the Tool to How and What You Want to Communicate....2016-02-0558 min
21st Century Work LifeHassan Osman and the Couch ManagerToday's guest covers a wide range of subjects: why he set up his blog The Couch Manager, why everyone should set up a blog for professional, personal and financial reasons and we even talk about failure. He's very recently (yesterday!) set up Ganttopia.
Hassan Osman is an entrepreneur, author of the Amazon Kindle bestseller Influencing Virtual Teams: 17 Tactics That Get Things Done with Your Remote Employees and works as Senior Manager at Cisco. I've kept my introduction extremely short today because our conversation was very meaty and I had little to add on the subject.
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The Limitless Life: Create Your Compelling and Vibrant Future#15 How to Outsource Effectively with Hassan Osman, Author of Influencing Virtual TeamsIn the past week alone, to manage my clients and workers, I’ve made business calls to Montreal, Rio de Janeiro, San Diego, Malta, London, the Caribbean, Dubai, Boston, and Thailand. How do I do manage all these time zones? Espresso shots and power naps. Today I invited Hassan Osman, an expert at managing remote teams and author […]2014-11-291h 03The Limitless Life: Create Your Compelling and Vibrant Future#15 How to Outsource Effectively with Hassan Osman, Author of Influencing Virtual TeamsIn the past week alone, to manage my clients and workers, I’ve made business calls to Montreal, Rio de Janeiro, San Diego, Malta, London, the Caribbean, Dubai, Boston, and Thailand. How do I do manage all these time zones? Espresso shots and power naps. Today I invited Hassan Osman, an expert at managing remote teams and author of “Influencing Virtual Teams,” onto the show. Want to learn how to better manage your remote work relationships, so you can build your business faster […]
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The Collaboration Superpowers Podcast5 - Managing Your Virtual Team (Hassan Osman)Hassan Osman is the author of Influencing Virtual Teams, a book with practical concrete things you can do when managing your virtual team. We talk a lot about trust, and Hassan gives us some great tips for how to build trust. For more stories, visit www.CollaborationSuperpowers.com.2014-11-0319 min