Posted in  Ask Wayne Anything, Leadership   on  May 22, 2023 by  Marisa Eikenberry0 comments

Marisa Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel delve into the vital role of managers as the heart of an organization. Wayne introduces the analogy of a heart, explaining how managers serve as the crucial link between senior leadership and their teams. They discuss the flow of information, the importance of effective communication, and the challenges faced by

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Marisa Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel tackle more pet peeves sent in by listeners, including one from @NikSoro about the annoyance of receiving messages without checking someone’s Slack status. The hosts discuss strategies for managing notifications, setting boundaries, and communicating effectively in virtual teams. They also delve into a topic from Nola Simon on webcam usage

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In this episode of Long-Distance Worklife, co-hosts Marisa Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel discuss “the great mismatch” between organizations and remote workers when it comes to returning to the office. They explain that while there has always been a mismatch in expectations, the pandemic has highlighted the need for flexibility and understanding from both sides. They

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Marisa Eikenberry shares some recent frustrations when email was treated as a form of synchronous communication and how it pushed against her communication boundaries. Wayne Turmel and Marisa use that situation to discuss the importance of setting boundaries in the workplace, particularly for remote team members. They emphasize that if a pattern of behavior is

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We’re celebrating the one-year anniversary of Long-Distance Worklife by starting a new series where we’ll be diving into some pet peeves of remote teams that you sent to us. In this episode, we cover people who think people who work from home are always available and coworkers who refuse to use Slack and use email

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Wayne Turmel and Marisa Eikenberry revisit the topic of ethical visibility thanks to some feedback from listeners. They discuss the difference between ethical visibility and self-promotion as well as sharing some practical strategies for creating ethical visibility in your organization. They also discuss the role of leaders in encouraging ethical visibility within the organization and the

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