Posted in  Guests, Technology   on  September 30, 2024 by  Marisa Eikenberry0 comments

Wayne Turmel sits down with Dan O’Connell, co-founder of BrandLab360, to explore the innovative world of virtual workplaces and how they are reshaping remote work. Dan shares insights into their platform, Virtual HQ, and how it allows teams to collaborate in immersive, 3D environments without the need for VR headsets. They discuss the evolution of

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Posted in  Ask Wayne Anything, Hybrid Work   on  September 23, 2024 by  Marisa Eikenberry0 comments

Wayne Turmel and Marisa Eikenberry dive into the hybrid work debate, comparing two very unlikely animals: mules and platypuses. Wayne introduces his humorous yet insightful analogy, explaining how a “mule” model of hybrid work is intentional and strategic, while a “platypus” model is a chaotic, unplanned combination of different parts. They discuss the challenges many organizations

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Posted in  Guests, Leadership, Working Remotely   on  September 16, 2024 by  Marisa Eikenberry0 comments

Wayne Turmel welcomes Guy Harris, co-author of From Bud to Boss with Kevin Eikenberry and the expert behind DISC assessments at DISCpersonalitytesting.com. Guy shares insights into how DISC assessments can help remote teams communicate better, understand different behavior styles, and improve collaboration. Wayne and Guy explore common misuses of these assessments, how they can be effectively

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Marisa Eikenberry interviews special guest Kevin Eikenberry and co-host Wayne Turmel about the newly revised second edition of The Long-Distance Leader. Together, they explore the biggest changes in remote work and leadership since the book’s first release in 2018. Kevin and Wayne share insights on navigating the evolving world of hybrid work, the impact of

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This is a repost of one of our favorite episodes from The Long-Distance Worklife. As we approach the release of the 2nd edition of The Long-Distance Leader, we’re revisiting this special conversation where Wayne Turmel and Marisa Eikenberry celebrate the book’s fourth anniversary. Wayne reflects on the unexpected changes in remote work since the original

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Posted in  Guests, Leadership   on  August 26, 2024 by  Marisa Eikenberry0 comments

Remote leadership comes with its own set of challenges, especially when managing a global team. Anatoliy Labinskiy, CEO of GSM Growth Agency, shares his journey of building a successful remote company from the ground up. In this episode of The Long-Distance Worklife, Wayne Turmel delves into Anatoliy’s unique approach to fostering productivity, maintaining psychological safety,

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