Create Authentic Connections With Virtual Team Members
Four years after the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated remote work, its advantages and drawbacks have been well documented.
Four years after the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated remote work, its advantages and drawbacks have been well documented.
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Recently, I wrote about the process capability index and tolerance interval.
Treat everyone like a person and an equal first and foremost. The work sorts itself out in the end. Photo by Louis Hansel on Unsplash
I hate the use of the word just in front of anyone’s title, as in, “He’s just an analyst,” or, “She’s just a cafeteria worker,” or, “I’m just an administrative assistant.”
Empowered employees provide better customer service. Photo by Vitaly Gariev on Unsplash
Are your employees empowered to make decisions on the spot in favor of the customer? Your single goal should be to have overly happy customers. Too many things go wrong each day. You want your employees to understand they are in customer service, and their No.
Always check spelling, but don’t rely on autocorrect—read it before you send it. Photo by Lance Grandahl on Unsplash
Reading the news (or even your email) can be distressing to the point of despondency. It can also be fun.
Comfort can help or hinder growth. Photo by Katie Polansky on Unsplash
The “comfort zone” is that cozy space where everything feels familiar and stress-free. It’s where we stick to what we know, using the same old strategies that keep things steady but can also lead to feeling stuck.
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We take ourselves too seriously, and in doing so we become boring and no fun. Sometimes it’s OK to let loose, act silly, and have a good time. It’s energizing.
Gathering in a professional setting is a boon to networking. Photo credit: Hivan Arvizu
At a time when virtual meetings, video conferences, and online work calls are the norm, there’s good news for those who see a unique value in in-person networking.
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In a previous article, I discussed the concept of “stress bragging”—that tendency to boast about our stress levels as a way to highlight our pr
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