DistantJob Podcast

In this episode, Mitch shares his fascinating story about how he started working remotely. He mentions that working remotely is actually building how your business works. It's about building all the processes in terms of documentation, collaboration, trust, etc., in a much more intentional way which is why many leaders often fail to lead remotely.

During this podcast episode, Charles Kergaravat shares how having a no-meetings policy at Yac has changed them for the better. He shares tips and strategies to help remote team leaders make their meetings more efficient and understand that working remotely is not about controlling your team but trusting them.

During this podcast episode, Peter Thompson shares how he transformed Barbados into a remote working hub in the middle of the pandemic. Instead of focusing all the efforts on tourism, the country is now a great destination for remote workers. Consequently, it has also helped citizens to get better professional opportunities.

During this podcast episode, Dov Baron shares the importance of supporting and caring for your remote team and how to do it. He also shares his insights and lessons of different leaderships aspects that are fundamental to build solid remote companies, such as engagement and culture.

During this episode, William Dodson shares the main lessons he learned about leading culturally diverse teams for over 30 years. He shares how embracing individuality and different backgrounds make team members feel comfortable and give their best.

During this podcast episode, Mercedes shares how she started working at DistantJob as an assistant to later become the company's account executive, building her own team and learning how to manage it successfully. She's the living proof of remote career development! She also shared her insights into becoming a remote manager, the keys, and the challenges to overcome.

In today's episode, Larry English shares his main insights about building and growing a company culture 100% remotely. He co-founded Centric consulting two decades ago and has learned valuable lessons about building a remote company and choosing remote leaders wisely.

During this podcast, Sean Hopwood shares his insights and main lessons about building and managing a remote company for more than 15 years. He shares why communication is a key aspect all remote leaders should carefully consider when managing their teams. It's not about being a micromanager, but it's about building the right processes that enable all teams to be on the same page and work towards the same goals. He also discusses how messages can be interpreted differently, and it's important to keep this in mind when managing employees from different backgrounds.

Ali Pruitt shares how she quit and sold her house to pursue the digital nomad lifestyle. She has lived in different countries and was able to follow the life of her dreams. However, not everything is rainbows and butterflies, and as most remote workers, she struggled with boundaries. During this inspiring episode, she shares more about her remote work journey and how she learned to establish healthy boundaries.

During this podcast episode, Brian Abernethy shares how his company plans to implement a hybrid model after the pandemic. The main reason is that most employees have enjoyed working remotely but collaboration and socialization spaces continue to be a priority on teams.