Join Wayne Turmel in a fascinating conversation with Chris Stroud, an e-commerce growth consultant who juggles traveling the world with his seven kids while maintaining a successful remote work lifestyle. Discover Chris’s unique strategies for effective communication without video calls, his approach to managing time and tasks, and how he integrates work with his adventurous

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Terry Isner, owner and CEO of Jaffe, a remote marketing and PR agency for law firms, discusses the evolution of remote work and the challenges and benefits it brings. He shares how Jaffe transitioned to remote work 35 years ago and how technology has played a crucial role in their success. Isner emphasizes the importance

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Join Marisa Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel as they navigate the lively world of remote onboarding. In this episode they reveal some clever strategies for creating a welcoming remote culture and ensuring new team members feel connected from the start. They dive into practical tips like engaging webcam chats, clear task delegation, and the importance of

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Posted in  Guests, Leadership, Working Remotely   on  November 14, 2023 by  Marisa Eikenberry0 comments

Heather Hansen, founder of the Global Speech Academy, discusses the issue of accent bias in the workplace and the importance of effective communication in a globalized world. She challenges the notion of “good” and “bad” English, emphasizing that successful communication is about getting the message across, regardless of accent. Heather highlights the need for leaders

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Posted in  Guests, Leadership, Working Remotely   on  October 30, 2023 by  Marisa Eikenberry0 comments

Wayne Turmel and Richard Maltzman about the importance of meetings in building great teams. Richard emphasizes the role of project leaders in facilitating effective meetings and discusses the principles of project management and Agile methodology. He also introduces the concept of “meeting goblins,” which are different personalities that can emerge during meetings. Richard highlights the

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Mark Herschberg discusses the essential skills needed to thrive in the modern workplace. He emphasizes the importance of creating a career plan and regularly checking in and refining it. Mark also highlights the need for effective communication, especially in the remote work environment where communication channels are more limited. He explains that writing skills and

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