Long-Distance Worklife - A Hybrid & Remote Work Podcast

Wayne is joined by James Ellsmoor with Island Innovation to discuss how islands are trying to become more attractive to digital nomads and remote workers. They also cover how a digital nomad is essentially a completely different type of tourist and what that means for both the remote worker and the country they reside in.  Island Innovation is global network helping advance innovation and drive su...

Performance reviews can be hard enough, but how do you conduct them remotely? Wayne and Marisa cover how to give feedback when you can't see what or how they're doing the job, tips to make remote performance reviews effective, and what is the same compared to in-person reviews.  Additional Resources Performance Reviews in a Post Pandemic World 3 Rules for Doing Performance Reviews Remotely Learn m...

Dr. Pam Cohen from The Mom Project has a mission to help women find flexible work that fits their busy schedules. Pam and Wayne discuss why flexible work is not just a 'nice-to-have' but critical for working moms, how moms often get left behind in projects due to caregiver responsibilities, and how moms can have a conversation about work flexibility with their employers.   Additional Resources Lea...

Quiet quitting is a problem. When put on the spot, most remote team leaders agree that it's a problem. Remote workers are vulnerable to it - they can hide their failures or slip-ups from their team leader or colleagues - and that's where the problems start. Wayne and Marisa share what quiet quitting is, why it's happening, and how you can spot (and handle) quiet quitting in your organization. Addi...

Scott Lyons, with Greenlink Payroll, joins Wayne to discuss how technology is improving Human Capital Management to create a culture of learning and aligned values within an organization.  Additional Resources Learn more about Greenlink Payroll Connect with Scott Lyons on LinkedIn Learn more about Wayne Turmel Email Wayne Turmel Purchase a copy of  The Long-Distance Leader Purchase a copy of  The...

We're in an age of burnout. And a majority of those employees experiencing it, work from home full time. Wayne and Marisa discuss if working remotely is making us more stressed, what burnout looks like, how leaders can spot and prevent burnout on their remote teams, and what employees can do to prevent burnout themselves. Additional Resources Remote Work Burnout Statistics Job burnout: How to spot...

Wayne speaks with Suzanne Lucas (better known as Evil HR Lady) about how remote work has changed the world of Human Resources. They discuss what issues arose that no one expected, how conversations that used to be private in the office are no longer private in a remote environment, and why hybrid is Suzanne's favorite way to work.  Additional Resources Learn more about Suzanne Lucas Connect with S...

Marisa asks Wayne about mandatory office days. What's the strategy behind them? Is this a way for management to bring everyone back to the office full time? Are we resistant to it because it's mandatory?  Additional Resources Apple's Return to Office Policy Learn more about Marisa Eikenberry Email Marisa Eikenberry Learn more about Wayne Turmel Email Wayne Turmel Purchase a copy of  The Long-Dista...

Wayne is joined by Dr. Mary O'Connor of Vori Health to talk about what remote teams can learn from telemedicine. Vori Health is an remote business and Dr. O'Connor discusses how it's possible to practice medicine (traditionally something very hands-on) remotely as well as how telemedicine rose even before the pandemic.  Additional Resources Learn more about Dr. Mary O'Connor on LinkedIn Learn more...

When you work from home, does it still make sense to take a sick day? Wayne and Marisa discuss why some think that sick days are a thing of the past, and why it is important for you to take your sick days when you need them. Even if you are working from home.  Additional Resources Flexibility in the Workplace Continues to Improve - Beamery Sickness absence in the UK labour market: 2021 Learn more...

Working remotely can come with a lot of isolation and loneliness. But Ryan Jenkins, author of  Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated to All In  tells us that loneliness isn't defined by the absence of people, but the absence of connection. Ryan joins Wayne to discuss ways that leaders can help their team members can feel more connected even when working remotely. Additional Resourc...

Wayne and Marisa chat about some remote work myths and whether or not they're true. They cover, whether or not brainstorming is impossible if you're remote, not being able to collaborate remotely, and whether or not innovation is stifled remotely. Additional Resources Learn more about Wayne Turmel Email Wayne Turmel Learn more about Marisa Eikenberry Email Marisa Eikenberry Purchase a copy of  The...

Wayne joins Kevin Eikenberry to discuss how return to office is going. What are some things that aren't going so well and, for the companies that are succeeding at this, what are they doing?  Additional Resources Learn more about Kevin Eikenberry Learn more about Wayne Turmel Email Wayne Turmel Purchase a copy of  The Long-Distance Leader Purchase a copy of  The Long-Distance Teammate The Remote L...

Head of Remote, Chief Remote Officer, Director of Remote Work, we've heard this position called many things. But what is a Head of Remote anyway? Marisa asks Wayne about what a Head of Remote does and if companies need this position or not.  Additional Resources Remote Leadership Certificate Series "Does Your Company Need a Head of Remote?" Forbes Learn more about Wayne Turmel Email Wayne Turmel L...

Can you meditate while working from home? Wayne spoke with Kevin Pierson from  Meditative Bliss  on the benefits of meditation, why it can be helpful for remote workers, and some easy ways for even the most skeptical to do it. Additional Resources Learn more about Meditative Bliss Email Kevin Pierson Learn more about Wayne Turmel Email Wayne Turmel Purchase a copy of  The Long-Distance Leader Purc...

In 2022, The Long-Distance Leader celebrates its 4th anniversary! Marisa asks Wayne about some ways that remote work has changed since the book was written and some key takeaways that he hopes that readers get from reading the book. Additional Resources Purchase  The Long-Distance Leader  or  The Long-Distance Teammate Learn more about Wayne Turmel Email Wayne Turmel Learn more about Marisa Eikenb...

We learned a lot about working remotely from the pandemic, and in some cases, we also learned how we were wrong about the future of remote work. Trina Hoefling joins Wayne to discuss this.  Additional Resources Learn more about Trina Hoefling Connect with Trina Hoefling on LinkedIn Learn more about Wayne Turmel Email Wayne Turmel Purchase a copy of  The Long-Distance Leader Purchase a copy of  The...

Wayne and Marisa discuss how to make small talk on a remote team less awkward and what role GIFs play in remote communication.  Additional Resources Emojis, GIFS, and Avoiding Confrontation Relationships Still Matter on Remote Teams Learn more about Wayne Turmel Email Wayne Turmel Learn more about Marisa Eikenberry Email Marisa Eikenberry Purchase a copy of  The Long-Distance Leader Purchase a cop...

Lance Cummins from  Anyvoo  joins Wayne Turmel to discuss why you should be mindful of your background on video calls. Anyvoo provides instruction, coaching, and products that transform how remote workers interact in professional settings on video calls. Additional Resources Email Lance Cummins Learn more about Anyvoo Connect with Nectafy Learn more about Wayne Turmel Email Wayne Turmel Purchase a...

Marisa and Wayne answer a question posed by Tony Hartsfield asking how to be productive on a multigenerational team. They discuss their experiences on a multigenerational team (and a multigenerational podcast duo), things to keep in mind no matter which generation you're in, and how to ease the tension between everyone. Additional Resources Learn more about Wayne Turmel Email Wayne Turmel Learn mo...

Rajiv Ayyangar, CEO and Founder of Tandem, joins Wayne to discuss hybrid work and the tools we need to make it happen. Tandem  is a virtual office for remote and hybrid teams.  Additional Resources Learn more about Tandem Connect with Rajiv Ayyangar Learn more about Wayne Turmel Email Wayne Turmel Purchase a copy of  The Long-Distance Leader Purchase a copy of  The Long-Distance Teammate The Remot...

You may have noticed some people talking about running out for an errand during their work day or moving some of their work to a time when they're more productive. Marisa asks Wayne about time shifting, or asynchronous work, and how to do it successfully in your organization.  Additional Resources Learn more about Wayne Turmel Learn more about Marisa Eikenberry Purchase a copy of  The Long-Distanc...

Abhinav Chugh  from Peoplebox joins Wayne to answer the question, " Why do people resist using technology designed to make managing easier?" Peoplebox  is an OKR & Performance Management Platform that help you solve for alignment, team performance and engagement to drive exceptional business outcomes. Additional Resources Peoplebox Connect with Abhinav Chugh on LinkedIn Learn more about Wayne Turm...

Returning to the office is inducing some anxiety for people who haven't been back for the last couple of years, but what if you have never been to the office? Marisa joins Wayne to discuss what new workers might expect and how you can help them be successful when they're just starting out. (Or have only been remote before.) Additional Resources What About New Workers Who Have Never Worked in an Of...

Have you ever dreamed of being a digital nomad but felt like it was unattainable? It's not always lazing by the pool and soaking up the sun in Bali. Wayne interviews Kevin Eikenberry Group teammate, Angie Thompson, who has been traveling with her husband in an RV fulltime since 2019. They talk about what led to the decision to become a digital nomad, some of the concerns that had to be discussed w...