What if you could anchor your leadership in truths that never fail, no matter the season, challenge, or team size? In this 50th episode special, I share the 10 leadership truths that I’ve learned through decades of leading businesses, teams, and my own family while traveling the world as a digital nomad entrepreneur.

These are not theories or catchy phrases. They are time-tested axioms that have carried me through seasons of growth, crisis, and rebuilding. When you internalize them, you’ll gain the clarity and confidence to lead yourself and others into a better future.

In this episode you’ll discover:

• Why consistency in small, intentional acts outperforms big gestures.

• How your ability to grow as a leader is the single greatest limiter or multiplier of your business success.

• What habits and mindsets keep leadership sustainable for the long haul.

Listen in to celebrate 50 episodes with me and walk away with leadership truths that will never fail you.

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Too many leaders waste this time on project updates or status checks, and their team walks away feeling unseen and undervalued. In this episode, I’ll show you how to flip that around. Whether you lead a full team or are just leading yourself, these conversations can become the most valuable part of your week. By listening, you’ll learn:

• The three main benefits of a well-run weekly one-on-one.

• Four of my eleven go-to questions that spark real insight and growth.

• How to keep meetings from turning into “death by meeting” and instead make them energizing for both you and your team.

Listen now to discover the exact questions and approach that will help you lead better and live better. Head over to the 5 Leadership Habits that Keep You on Track.

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What if your next new hire could onboard themselves, without you losing precious hours to training?

In this episode I share exactly how we’ve built a self-onboarding system for remote team members that trains new hires, protects team productivity, and reinforces company culture from day one. Whether you already have a team or are planning your first hire, this episode gives you a practical blueprint for onboarding that scales.

You'll learn:

• Why self-onboarding is a better fit for remote teams.

• Four powerful benefits of a self-onboarding system (including one surprising red flag detector).

• How we build our onboarding dashboard using simple tools like Google Sheets and pre-existing training content.

• A step-by-step starting point, even if you're a team of one.

Wondering if your remote team is really working when you're not looking? The truth is, time tracking and screen recording software aren’t the solution, they’re symptoms of a deeper problem. In this episode, I explore what truly works when it comes to measuring performance in remote teams.

You’ll learn:

• The mindset shift from time-based tracking to outcome-based leadership

• The 3 systems I use to measure remote performance:

  1. A shared virtual office

  2. Clear expectations and outcome-based delegation

  3. A cadence of communication: daily updates, weekly reports, and weekly 1:1s

• Why appreciation must be personalized—and what to reward (and not reward)

Want to build a remote team that performs consistently, without micromanaging? Start with this episode, then sign up for the free 11-Day Remote Team Leadership Reset at EricDingler.com

Is it even possible to build a strong team culture when everyone’s remote? The answer is yes, if you’re intentional. Culture doesn’t emerge from Zoom calls and Slack messages alone. In this episode, I unpack how to design and implement a team culture that inspires connection, consistency, and collaboration across time zones.

In this episode Eric talks about:

• Why leadership, not location, is the real driver of culture
• The 5 core actions I take to design and sustain team culture
• 6 real examples from my agency (including our virtual break room, scavenger hunts, and what we do with DISC profiles)

Want to lead a remote team that thrives? After listening to this episode, be sure to download the 11-Day Remote Team Leadership Reset at EricDingler.com

One common concern leaders have with remote teams is how to make sure people are actually working for the time we are paying them to work.

In this episode of The Eric Dingler Leadership Podcast, Eric shares six practical strategies to help you build real trust with your remote team; so you can stop worrying and start leading with confidence. Whether you’re transitioning from in-person leadership or starting with a fully remote team, this episode gives you the mindset and systems to lead well.

You’ll discover:

• Why hiring slowly and prioritizing character is the foundation of trust.

• How to train, retrain, and reinforce your company’s core values.

• Why rewarding the right behavior beats generic praise.

• The art of delegating outcomes, not just tasks.

• How to set clear deadlines across time zones, and what to do when things shift.

• The communication rhythms that keep your remote team aligned and accountable.

Action: Leading a remote team requires more than tools—it takes intentional leadership. Listen now and take the first step toward building a team you trust.

Resources / Websites Mentioned

• 11-Day Remote Team Leadership Reset – 11 journal prompts to recalibrate your leadership mindset for remote success.

Contact: www.ericdingler.com

Do you hire remote team member?

Hiring remotely isn’t just about finding someone who can do the job; it’s about finding the right person for the right outcome in the right way. In this episode, I break down the four essential questions you need to answer before making a hire. These questions will help you avoid vague expectations, poor fit, and that dreaded “That’s not my job” response.

You’ll learn how to:

• Define the outcome, not just the tasks of the role.

• Set clear metrics and expectations for success.

• Identify the type of person who will thrive in the role.

• Think like a leader instead of a manager when building your team.

Listen now.

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PLUS: This week's leadership tip of the week: What you allow, you approve.

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Are you traveling or planning to travel as a family?  If so, explore the Digital Nomad Family Podcast at https://familyofdashes.com and connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdingler/

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How do you confidently hire someone for a project you can’t do yourself? That’s exactly what I walk through in this episode. After recently hiring a certified expert for a highly technical accessibility report (a skill no one on my team has), I realized just how powerful my hiring system really is.

In this episode, I cover:

• The one mindset shift that will change how you approach hiring

• The exact steps I took to find, vet, and price out two expert freelancers

• Why I confidently pitched an $8K offer knowing I’d pay $2K to deliver it

• How to use Upwork the right way to test and vet candidates

• Why I treat every project—no matter how small—like a real job posting

• My best advice for setting up repeatable hiring success

You’ll also hear my big announcement: I’m officially rebranding this podcast from The Digital Nomad Entrepreneur to The Eric Dingler Leadership Podcast. I explain why I’m making the shift and what kind of content to expect going forward.

Listen now if you’re building a remote team, want to avoid bad hires, or need help turning your time into margin.

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PLUS: This week's leadership tip of the week: Celebrate Progress, Not Just Completion

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Are you traveling or planning to travel as a family?  If so, explore the Digital Nomad Family Podcast at https://familyofdashes.com and connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdingler/

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What’s the most important thing you can do each day as a business owner? It might not be a strategy, a tool, or even a to-do list...

In this episode, I share the 10 daily truths I anchor my work around. For me, I express these through prayer, but the principles themselves are powerful no matter what you believe. They shape how I lead, make decisions, and grow both my business and team with clarity and integrity.

Here’s what you’ll gain from this episode:

• A repeatable rhythm that grounds your leadership and mindset every day

• 10 universal truths every business owner should reflect on regularly

• A deeper look at how personal discipline fuels sustainable success

Tune in to hear the exact process I follow and how it might help you lead better, no matter how you choose to apply it.

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PLUS: This week's leadership tip of the week: More is Caught Than Taught

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Are you traveling or planning to travel as a family?  If so, explore the Digital Nomad Family Podcast at https://familyofdashes.com and connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdingler/

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I made some series mistakes last year. The kind that almost cost me my entire business. But instead of panicking, I went back to basics.  And thankfully, we are back on track and headed in the right direction.  

In this episode, I share:

• The major mistakes that took us to the brink of bankruptcy

• The turning point that changed everything

• The practical steps I took to get things back on track

If you’ve ever struggled with setbacks in business, you won’t want to miss this episode.

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PLUS: This week's leadership tip of the week: Practice What You Preach

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Are you traveling or planning to travel as a family?  If so, explore the Digital Nomad Family Podcast at https://familyofdashes.com and connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdingler/

Subscribe to the podcast today for an easier digital nomad lifestyle!  

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