October 12, 2021

How Can Leaders Keep Remote Teams Connected?

39 minutes

We are filled with hope as the world is slowly returning to normal. Nevertheless, spending time in virtual environments is still a massive part of our lives, and we all know it's here to stay. We've become used to having online parties, attending classes, training, coaching sessions, executive meetings, team huddles & stand-ups, all from our couch or office, and sometimes with people from around the globe.

Still, we crave authentic human connection, which remains both scarce and necessary. As Aristotle said, humans are by nature social animals. So, what can we do to nurture this human trait in times that require us to remain apart? Our guest, Anthony Frattali, has developed a formula that seeks to respond to this need for both himself and his team. Anthony has agreed to share it with us today to help answer the show's question: How Can Leaders Keep Remote Teams Connected?

In addition to being a great person and dear friend of 20+ years, Anthony Frattali is the VP of Sales at Procore Technologies. He is responsible for building, managing, and scaling the sales organization at Procore. Since the pandemic started, Anthony and Procore have been trying a myriad of approaches to increase human connection within their teams, reduce burnout, and ensure they care for their associates and families.

In this episode, Anthony's humility and openness shine bright, lighting a path for leaders to follow. We talk about the two pillars of Procore leadership: taking care of their people and instilling creativity. We explore some of the ideas Anthony and Procore have implemented to increase connectivity, reduce stress, and build a culture of trust and balance in the organization. We talk about the ones that worked very well and those that didn't! We also talk about the importance of being surrounded by the right people, the keys to being a servant leader, and how to make time for and prioritize ourselves.

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