Technology and Trust: Key Pillars of Remote Work with Terry Isner on Long-Distance Worklife Podcast with Wayne Turmel

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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Remote Work Rants: Making Sense of Remote Onboarding

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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Voices of Diversity: Embracing Accents in the Workplace with Heather Hansen on Long-Distance Worklife with Wayne Turmel
Posted in  Guests, Leadership, Working Remotely  on  November 14, 2023  - 0 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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Mastering Meetings: Building Great Teams in Remote Work with Rich Maltzman
Posted in  Guests, Leadership, Working Remotely  on  October 30, 2023  - 0 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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Essential Skills for Thriving in the Modern Workplace with Mark Herschberg on Long-Distance Worklife Podcast with Wayne Turmel
Posted in  Guests, Surviving Remote Work, Working Remotely  on  October 16, 2023  - 0 comments

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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Bots in the Boardroom: Decoding AI's Role in Zoom Meetings on The Long-Distance Worklife with Wayne Turmel and Marisa Eikenberry
Posted in  Ask Wayne Anything, Technology  on  October 9, 2023  - 0 comments

Marisa and Wayne discuss the new AI features that Zoom is introducing to its platform. They explore the potential benefits and challenges of using AI in web meeting platforms and highlight the importance of staying informed about new features and tools. They also discuss the potential impact of AI on presentation skills and communication styles,

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