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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Wayne Turmel interviews Angela Shurina, an executive brain coach, about how to stay productive while working remotely. They discuss the evolving workplace and the growing trend of remote work, which allows people to work from anywhere. However, Shurina notes that many people struggle with the mindset needed for remote work, and she provides tips and

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the great mismatch - wayne turmel and marisa eikenberry on Long-Distance Worklife

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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Posted in  Guests, Surviving Remote Work, Working Remotely  on  April 17, 2023  - 0 comments

Wayne Turmel joins Tamara Sanderson and Ali Greene, authors of the book Remote Works: Managing for Freedom, Flexibility and Focus, to discuss their passion for remote work and the importance of intentionality in successfully transitioning to remote work. They stress the need for companies to have non-negotiables in place, including trust-building, autonomy, and rethinking traditional

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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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