In this Power Producers Shoptalk episode, David Carothers

continues the discussion on building and managing remote teams in the insurance

industry, with a specific focus on culture and connection. In this second

installment with the team from Insurance Futures, David dives into the

importance of team-building activities in a virtual environment.

This week, David is joined by Jeremy Huerta, Michael Overstreet,

and Caleb Walker from Heritage, an insurance agency that

has perfected the art of remote workforce management. Together, they explore

the best ways to create meaningful connections, build strong cultures, and

engage remote employees to foster long-term success in a virtual setting.

Key Highlights:

The Importance of Intentional Culture Building

David stresses that building a strong culture in a virtual environment isn’t

optional—it’s essential. Without it, a remote team can quickly lose its

cohesion and effectiveness.

Regular Communication: Finding the Right Balance

David shares his approach to daily communication, emphasizing the need for

intentional, face-to-face interactions like virtual huddles to foster

connection and avoid miscommunications.

Maintaining Culture in Virtual Teams

The Heritage team discusses the challenges of keeping culture strong in a

remote environment and the importance of intentionality in virtual

team-building efforts.

Team Meetings: Connecting on a Personal Level

Heritage’s weekly meetings start with sharing personal highlights, allowing

team members to connect beyond just work tasks and strengthen relationships.

Employee Fulfillment and Personal Connection

David reflects on his experiences in leadership and the importance of building

genuine, long-term relationships with employees for a fulfilling work

environment.

Creative Team Building Activities

The team shares fun and engaging virtual activities like charades and "Two

Truths and a Lie," which help employees show their personalities and

connect on a deeper level.

The team offers a downloadable guide with a list of team-building activities

that can be easily implemented to improve remote team culture.

To download the full list of team-building activities and

read the blog, click

here

In the coming weeks, David and the team will continue

exploring more aspects of remote team management. Stay tuned for more

actionable insights.

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