356 - The Diplomat of Distributed Work with Wayne Turmel

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How do organizations create effective systems for remote work while maintaining strong connections? Wayne Turmel, co-founder of The Remote Leadership Institute and co-author of The Long-Distance Leader and The Long-Distance Teammate, shares his decades of experience helping teams communicate, connect, and thrive in dispersed workplaces. 🚀 Key Insights and Highlights: - The Head of Remote as a Diplomat: Wayne describes the Head of Remote as an "air traffic controller" and "high-level diplomat," balancing operational infrastructure and HR to ensure work flows effectively. - Essential Skills: Learn why building relationships, mastering negotiation, and giving visibility into metrics are critical for success in this role. - Visibility and Connection: Discover Wayne’s advice on being the organization’s "antennae" for remote work, staying connected to team needs and external trends. - Practical Steps: Hear why talking to as many people as possible, especially in person when feasible, is key to building a robust remote work culture. 🎧 Tune in for practical advice, thoughtful insights, and strategies to elevate your role in a remote-first world. 👉 Download the Head of Remote Quick Start Guide: https://www.collaborationsuperpowers.com/head-of-remote-guide/ 👉 Listen to the full podcast series: https://www.collaborationsuperpowers.com/head-of-remote-podcast/

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