The Evolving Landscape of Remote Leadership with Wayne Turmel
In this episode of the Voice of Influence podcast, Wayne Turmel, a veteran in communication and leadership skills, discusses his revised book ‘Long Distance Leader: Revised Rules for Remarkable Remote and Hybrid Leadership.’ Wayne shares insights from his extensive experience working with both remote and hybrid teams, the evolution of remote work technologies, and the significance of intentional leadership practices. He also talks about how historical changes and the COVID-19 pandemic have shaped modern remote work environments. Wayne emphasizes the importance of understanding team dynamics and creating effective communication strategies for leading teams that are not co-located.
Wayne Turmel has been writing about how to develop communication and leadership skills for almost 26 years. He has taught and consulted at Fortune 500 companies and startups around the world. For the last 18 years, he’s focused on the growing need to communicate effectively in remote and virtual environments. – and – fun fact – in Wayne’s early career he was a stand up comedian AND He’s also the author of 5 novels and co-host of The Long-Distance Worklife. He’s here today to talk about the book: The Long Distance Leader, Revised Rules for Remarkable Remote and Hybrid Leadership.
Mentioned in this Episode:
00:00 Embracing Denial and Misery
00:14 Introduction to Wayne Turmel
00:26 Wayne‘s Background and Career
01:08 The Long Distance Leader Book
02:38 The Evolution of Remote Work
05:45 Frameworks for Remote Leadership
07:38 Challenges of Hybrid Work
16:38 Leadership in Remote and Hybrid Teams
23:17 Choosing the Right Tool for Remote Leadership
23:40 Maximizing Office Time and No Meeting Fridays
24:42 Balancing Interaction and Productivity
25:28 Challenges for Extroverts and Introverts
26:25 Importance of Personal Communication
27:06 Building Relationships in Remote Teams
27:56 Onboarding New Team Members
29:50 Creating Shared Experiences
34:38 Maintaining Team Dynamics in Hybrid Work
36:04 The Long Distance Leader Book
39:43 Personal Expression and Professional Life
42:36 Advice for Influential Leadership
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