Wayne and Marisa discuss how to make small talk on a remote team less awkward and what role GIFs play in remote communication. Additional ResourcesEmojis, GIFS, and Avoiding ConfrontationRelationships Still Matter on Remote TeamsLearn more about Wayne TurmelEmail Wayne TurmelLearn more about Marisa EikenberryEmail Marisa EikenberryPurchase a copy of The Long-Distance LeaderPurchase a copy of The

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Marisa and Wayne answer a question posed by Tony Hartsfield asking how to be productive on a multigenerational team. They discuss their experiences on a multigenerational team (and a multigenerational podcast duo), things to keep in mind no matter which generation you’re in, and how to ease the tension between everyone. Additional ResourcesLearn more about

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You may have noticed some people talking about running out for an errand during their work day or moving some of their work to a time when they’re more productive. Marisa asks Wayne about time shifting, or asynchronous work, and how to do it successfully in your organization. Additional ResourcesLearn more about Wayne TurmelLearn more about

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Returning to the office is inducing some anxiety for people who haven’t been back for the last couple of years, but what if you have never been to the office? Marisa joins Wayne to discuss what new workers might expect and how you can help them be successful when they’re just starting out. (Or have

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In this Q&A episode, Marisa asks Wayne about what companies learned from doing virtual happy hours, courses, and other virtual meetups at the beginning of the pandemic. They discuss what stuck, what was tossed, and things to think about when planning virtual meetups. Question of the Week:When we all started working from home, there was

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