I am delighted to welcome Wayne Turmel to the show. A second edition of the book The Long-Distance Leader, co-written with Kevin Eikenberry, has been released, updated for a post-pandemic world.

This new version also has a new title. It’s The Long-Distance Leader: Revised Rules for Remarkable Remote and Hybrid Leadership.

When The Long-Distance Leader was first published, it was pre-pandemic and remote work was in its infancy, with 30% of managers leading at a distance. Now that number is well over 50%!

As more organizations adopt a remote workforce, the challenges of leading at a distance become more urgent than ever. The cofounders of the Remote Leadership Institute, Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel, show you how to guide your team by recalling the foundational principles of leadership whether your teams are remote, hybrid, co-working, or something entirely new!

The new edition comes with an updated and enriched framework for the modern workplace. It introduces new principles and retains proven strategies for effective leadership across distances.

It also features updated exercises that ensure projects stay on track, keep productivity and morale high, and build lasting relationships, along with a new chapter on hybrid workplaces.

I hope you’ll click the play button below to learn more about Wayne, Kevin, and their work. For a summary, just keep scrolling.

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In today’s episode, I ask Wayne about:

• Advice for leaders who are struggling to adapt their leadership style to keep pace with ongoing transformations
• Some common misconceptions leaders have about managing hybrid teams, and how can they overcome these misconceptions to lead more effectively
• Practical tips for leaders to effectively establish, communicate, and manage expectations with their remote team members to avoid misunderstandings and ensure everyone is aligned
• And lots more!

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You can order your copy of The Long-Distance Leader: Revised Rules for Remarkable Remote and Hybrid Leadership right now!

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