Category Archives: Working Remotely

Forget ‘New Normal,’ Think ‘New Nimble’

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Jay Sullivan

We’ve all struggled on many fronts this year. Some have dealt with loss – of health, of a family member, of a job, of a familiar routine. Some have dealt with becoming schoolteacher in addition to parent. Some have struggled … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership Skills, Working Remotely

Better Than ‘Best’

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Allison Barrett

I hope this blog post finds you well. Words that, at best, do nothing to improve professional relationships, and at worst, are looked at with an eye roll. So unimaginative, so impersonal. Feigning caring without actually taking the time. How … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication Skills, E-Mails, Working Remotely, Writing Skills

How Successful Managers Get Through Turbulent Times: 4 Tips To Follow

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Jay Sullivan

Managing a team is difficult in the best of times. When you layer on top of the usual demands of life and business, a pandemic and the rising demand to address long-term systemic racial inequalities in society, you stretch your … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication Skills, Executive Presence, Leadership Skills, Women in Business, Working Remotely

Chat, Email, Phone, Or Meet? What’s The Best Option?

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Christine Healey de Casanova

Now that we’re all working from home, have you noticed an increase in the use of IM, email, internal chat forums, and project management platforms to collaborate? Some of these tools have become our go-to in business, while meetings seem … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication Skills, E-Mails, Leadership Skills, Meeting Skills, Working Remotely

Building Positive Habits For Full-Time Remote Work

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Jay Sullivan

“Where did this bowl of ice cream come from?” And other questions that arise when we work from home. Last week, I was on a video call with a client in the UK. I was in my office in New … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication Skills, Uncategorized, Working Remotely

Channeling Astronaut Mark Watney: Effective Leadership In The Age Of ‘What Else Could Possibly Go Wrong?’

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Jay Sullivan

Getty Royalty Free Sol 45 I have been alone in my home office for over a month, not seeing anyone. I’ve had to learn all sorts of new technology to stay alive, workwise. I have literally planted 60 heads of … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication Skills, Innovation, Leadership Skills, Uncategorized, Working Remotely

Too Much Email While WFH?

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Katrina Murphy

Consider these quick tips before you hit ‘send’: Can it wait? If your email is not time-critical, consider waiting to send. That way your recipients can deal with urgent matters first. If you are worried about forgetting to send, draft … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, E-Mails, Global, Uncategorized, Working Remotely, Writing Skills

5 Must Do’s When You’re Suddenly Working From Home Full-Time

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Robert Chen

Personally, I don’t like working from home. If I can choose, I go into the office. I just get more done. Unfortunately, to protect my family and my employees, going to the office is no longer the best option. For … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, Communication Skills, Global, Innovation, Uncategorized, Working Remotely