Episode 09: The Remote Work Revolution: Darren Murph on the Future of the Workplace

Ready to explore the latest in tech careers and financial insights? Click here now for an eye-opening journey at http://www.managingtechmillions.com/!

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of remote work success? Join Christopher Nelson on Managing Tech Millions, as he sits down with remote work expert Darren Murph to explore the untapped potential of working remotely.

Remote work is not just a trend—it's a transformative way of life that can skyrocket your career. In this episode, we'll delve into the power of storytelling and how it can unleash your potential, as well as the importance of finding your zone of genius. We'll also discuss essential soft skills like empathy and low-context communication that can set you apart in the remote work landscape. Get ready to discover the endless possibilities of remote work and take your career to new heights!

Don't miss out on this game-changing episode! Subscribe to Managing Tech Millions on your favorite platform and tune in to unlock the secrets of remote work success. Join Christopher Nelson and Darren Murph as we reveal the tools and strategies to thrive in remote work and achieve the career of your dreams. Your future starts now!

In this episode, you will hear:

• The current state of remote work and its benefits for technology employees
• Darren Murph's journey from supply chain analyst to remote work expert, emphasizing the importance of vision and soft skills
• Understanding the importance of storytelling in business and how it can create influence, buy-in, and galvanize teams
• Darren Murph's career transition from a supply chain analyst to a writer, then to roles in remote work and workplace design, and the realization of the power of embedding oneself in various organizations
• Darren Murph's journey to becoming the Head of Remote at GitLab, starting with a phone call from the company and his role in communicating and executing their organizational design
• The groundbreaking moment when GitLab hosted the first IPO publicly, becoming the first fully remote company to do so
• How GitLab made history by live streaming their IPO to the world, showcasing the company's commitment to inclusivity and geographic diversity
• The celebration of humanity and the contrarian path taken by GitLab, highlighting the company's success as a blueprint for other organizations
• The concept of zones of genius and the importance of spending most of one's time in their zone of genius for optimal productivity and fulfillment
• Developing unique expertise outside of one's core job, building a successful consulting practice, and creating a personal brand
• The current state of remote work, highlighting the shift from treating it as a perk or policy to recognizing it as an operating model that requires intentional steps and an architect
• The emergence of remote work as a third lane for people previously excluded from traditional work environments
• The benefits of asynchronous meetings in remote work, including increased flexibility and productivity
• The importance of geographic and time flexibility in remote work, and the role of documentation and workflows in enabling remote teams
• Communicating with a high degree of detail and precision, assuming that the audience has no to low context
• Loom as a tool for contextual information
• The importance of empathy in career success, entering every room and conversation with a mindset of understanding and asking if they should help or just listen

 

Resources

Darren Murph on LinkedIn

GitLab

GitLab Handbook

Remote Work Authority

Workquake: Embracing the Aftershocks of COVID-19 to Create a Better Model of Working

16Personalities Test

 

About Darren Murph

Named an “oracle of remote work” by CNBC and featured in The Forbes Future of Work 50, Darren is a recognized visionary in organizational design. He serves as Andela’s VP, Workplace Design and Remote Experience. 

Prior to Andela, Darren led workplace strategy and operations at GitLab, scaling the world’s first fully remote company to IPO. He co-developed organizational design case studies at Harvard Business School and INSEAD.

He holds a Guinness World Record in publishing, and authored GitLab’s Remote Playbook and “Living the Remote Dream: A Guide To Seeing the World, Setting Records, and Advancing Your Career.” 

Darren pioneered the Head of Remote role in the historic IPO of GitLab. His interviews are found in CNBC, CNN, The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, TechCrunch, Fortune, Digiday, Business Insider, and more.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit managingtechmillions.com