What does it mean to "go to work" when you don't actually leave the house? This is the ultimate guide for remote workers who want to stay engaged as team members, maintain robust work relationships, and reach their long-term career goals.
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Chapter 1
The 3P Model for
Remote-Work Success
Alice has worked in the main office for five years and has great relationships with her coworkers, her manager, and people throughout the organization. Six months ago, she moved to another city and was able to retain her position.
Everything was going great—until lately.
While she began working with people she knew, there have since been additions to the team. She doesn’t know these people as well and doesn’t go to them for assistance like she does her long-time colleagues. Last week, a new
project was announced, and for the first time, she wasn’t approached about being part of the team. More than that, it seems there are more meetings than ever, and they seem to accomplish less. As a remote team member, she doesn’t
know when to give her input—or if it is even wanted.
Even though she is doing her job, she feels less motivated to go the extra mile than she used to. She told a friend, “I’m just not as connected to the job as I used to be.”
What Alice is going through is not unusual. When we begin working remotely, we are often energized. No commute! We can work in our Led Zep- pelin T-shirt! We can take the kids to school and get so much more done when they’re not there!
Over time, though, studies show that our productivity, the quality of our relationships, and our overall engagement may begin to decline. Some of that is the natural result of the novelty of a welcome situation wearing off. After the honeymoon phase, you’re left with the day-to-day reality of working without regular social interaction, knowing what is going on, or having access to the boss or your coworkers whenever you want it.
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This book is a must-read not just because the authors have been at the cutting edge of remote leadership for some time, but because it is engagingly honest, practical, and useful.
Nicola Hunt
Managing editor of Management-Issues.com
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If being the best teammate and leader in this fast-changing world of remote work is important to you, read and fiercely apply the lessons from The Long-Distance Teammate. Kevin and Wayne will guide you to make the impact you want others to see and feel.
Bobby Herrera
CEO of Populus Group and author of The Gift of Struggle
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Kevin and Wayne’s book is FRESH—a model that motivates and launches future success. Long-distance teammates will be taken to another level. Not boring and a must-read for all.
Cindy Price
CEO, HCA/Parallon Houston Shared Services Center
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The Long-Distance Teammate provides meticulous instruction on how to be productive autonomously and balance independence and isolation when collaborating as a virtual team.
Laurel Farrer
CEO of Distribute Consulting and founder of Remote Work Association
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