July 21, 2024

Things I've found useful being a remote manager

This is my running list of links as I discover topics I'm curious about from time to time. My hope is to convert this to have my own informed opinions on topics I deely care about.

Reading

  • Which Leadership Style Is Best for Your Team? - from Wharton Online, I think my personal style switches between Servant/Democratic/Empathetic leadership depending on the situation.
  • Baylor HR - Tips for Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams - Some of my own learnings from real world experience is that overcommunication is okay at times if you are clear about your intent.
    • Learn to work async via documentation.
    • Be very intentional and clear in everything you write down so it doesn't leave any lingering questions or doubts in the reader's mind.
    • Encourage questions & update your documentation to reflect its evolution.

Podcasts

Videos

Why the secret to success is setting the right goals | John Doerr | TED

Defining and Building Character: Jocko Willink and Capt. Charlie Plumb