Have you ever seen a contortionist in action? It’s quite amazing, and maybe just a little creepy at the same time. Do they even have a spine? Is the human body really supposed to do that? Anyway, contortionists show an amazing amount of flexibility. Being flexible in their line of work is mandatory. But flexibility,…
Digital Tribe: How Many Chiefs Does a Remote Startup Really Need?
How many Agile project managers does it take to change a light bulb? None. They just sprint to a different well-lit room. If you ever worked in the office I’m sure you’ve experienced this moment: the number of people you need to check in with is greater than the number of people that help you…
How Is Leadership in the Workplace Changing?
As the world evolves and technology advances, businesses, and their workforces have to adapt to the constant changes. That includes leadership. In fact, in order for companies to successfully navigate the changes, leaders have to set the example. In other words, they have to “lead” the way. But just as technology and other workplace practices…
What Does it Really Take to Build a Strong Team Culture?
Team culture is a phrase that’s been thrown around more frequently in the past few years, yet there’s still a lot of confusion as to what it is and why we need it. After all, it’s not exactly something you can write an SOP for. In short, a healthy team culture is what transforms your…
How to Build Relationships and Rapport with Remote Team Members
I used to work in an office where most of the communication was done in person. We had a remote team of proofreaders, and I felt like they were the most left out guys ever. Barely anyone in the office ever saw them face to face, no one ever talked to them in the flesh,…
Get Employees to Buy into Major Changes
Change is a healthy and necessary part of any company’s growth, but it can sometimes be met with a lot of resistance from the employees. People naturally resist change because of the uncertainty of where it will lead. And from your team’s perspective, they may fear the impending changes will negatively affect their day-to-day experience…
How Important is Critical Thinking to Your Success?
When was the last time you considered your decision making process? Do you take the time to weigh your options and consider all the possible outcomes? Or, do you make rash decisions based only on the previous knowledge, information, and experience you have? How many times in your work life, or life in general, have…
Remote Discipline: How to Be Productive While Working Remotely
Remote work can put your discipline and work ethic to the test, even more so than an onsite one. Working remotely, you may experience isolation, problems with focus, inner distractions, the list goes on… If you fail at managing these things, you may end up being less productive than you were in the noisy office….
The Value of an Open Door Policy
Have you ever been in a work environment and had an urgent question for your supervisor, only to find his or her door closed when you need an immediate answer? Maybe you’ve learned some important information you need to share with your manager right away, but you’re not sure if it’s okay to knock on…
How to Develop Your Employees’ Critical Thinking Skills
Many managers run the risk of getting overwhelmed when they fail to delegate the task of problem-solving. It seems like a quick fix, but solving your employees’ problems for them isn’t helping them grow or learn to handle situations themselves. The reality is, you can’t always be there to put out the fire, nor should…