In this episode of The Long-Distance Worklife, hosts Wayne Turmel and Marisa Eikenberry dive into the evolving landscape of remote and hybrid leadership. With the upcoming release of the second edition of The Long-Distance Leader, Wayne shares insights on how leadership has transformed since the book’s original publication in 2018. From the disappearance of the

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Posted in  Guests, Hybrid Work, Leadership, Working Remotely  on  August 5, 2024  - 0 comments

Wayne Turmel talks with Alex Geesbreght, co-founder of PRAX Leadership, about the changing landscape of leadership in the remote and hybrid work environment. Alex shares insights on the state of leadership today, the importance of authentic connections, and the skills leaders need to develop to succeed. They discuss emotional regulation, the significance of self-leadership, and

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Leading Through Conflict: Communicating Unpopular Policies
Posted in  Ask Wayne Anything, Hybrid Work, Leadership  on  July 29, 2024  - 0 comments

Marisa Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel dive into the complexities of leadership when confronted with disagreeable or unpopular policies. Learn effective strategies for communicating these policies to your remote or hybrid team, ensuring clarity, empathy, and maintaining morale. Wayne shares his extensive experience on how to handle the challenges of remote leadership, from understanding the reasons

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Navigating Talent Stagnation with Khaled Hussein of Betterleap
Posted in  Guests, Leadership, Surviving Remote Work  on  July 22, 2024  - 0 comments

Wayne Turmel dives into the intricacies of the current employment market with Khaled Hussein, a remote work expert and a key player at Betterleap. As the world continues to navigate through phases like the Great Resignation and the Great Compromise, Khaled sheds light on the concept of talent stagnation and the evolving expectations of both

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Celebrating 100 Episodes: What We've Learned About Remote Work
Posted in  Ask Wayne Anything  on  July 15, 2024  - 0 comments

In this special milestone episode of the Long-Distance Worklife Podcast, hosts Wayne Turmel and Marisa Eikenberry reflect on their journey through 100 episodes. They share the most impactful lessons and insights they’ve gained about remote work, leadership, and thriving in hybrid teams. From communication strategies to maintaining work-life balance, this episode is a treasure trove

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Fantasized Talent: How Remote Work Changes Self-Perception
Posted in  Guests, Leadership  on  July 8, 2024  - 0 comments

In this episode of the Long-Distance Worklife Podcast, Wayne Turmel interviews Jim Frawley, the author of “Fantasized Talent” and an expert in executive development. Jim delves into the concept of fantasized talent, a term he coined to describe a specific type of overconfidence that can emerge in the absence of real feedback, particularly in remote

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