Kevin Eikenberry
Enhance Long Distance Work Culture
Kevin Eikenberry
Show Notes
Enhance Long Distance Work Culture
Are you struggling with managing a long-distance team? Do you want to know how to create a positive work culture in a remote working world? Then you're in the right place!
In this episode of the Work Positive Podcast, host Dr. Joey interviews Kevin Eikenberry, author of "The Long Distance Team" and "The Long Distance Leader." Kevin discuss the terminology used to describe remote work, the impact of the pandemic on remote work, and the opinions of high-profile CEOs on returning to the office.
Kevin also touches on the surprising decisions of some companies, such as Ford, to allow remote work permanently.
🌞 The conversation covers the impact of the pandemic on remote work, high-profile CEOs' opinions on returning to the office, and strategies for creating productive and accountable teams in a long-distance working world.
🌞 Kevin emphasizes the importance of clarity in attracting top talent, reducing team turnover, and creating a positive work culture through effective leadership, intentional communication, and coaching behaviors.
🌞 Key takeaways include the significance of setting clear expectations, building trust, and fostering a sense of community within remote teams. Leaders should prioritize active listening, provide regular feedback, and encourage collaboration to promote a positive work environment.
🌞 The episode ends with Kevin's one thing for creating a positive work culture, encouraging leaders to listen more and talk less. By doing so, leaders can better understand their team's needs and concerns, leading to a more engaged and motivated workforce.
Kevin shares that "The Long Distance Team" is about creating productive and accountable teams in a long-distance working world. So, if you want to learn more, check out his book!
Thanks for tuning in, and I hope you enjoyed this episode of the Work Positive Podcast.
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Kevin Eikenberry
Author | The Long-Distance Team
Proud husband, father, son, and leader of a Remarkable team. Optimist, entrepreneur, reader, and learner. Believer in people. Open to change and lover of traditions. Fan of home-smoked brisket and bacon, and home-made pie. Bleeds Purdue black and gold, and John Deere green and yellow.
Kevin grew up on a farm in Michigan, and believes there is no finer way to grow up. He spent his kidhood working along-side his father, learning about growing things, watching the weather, working hard and trusting the Lord. This background says much about who he is and what he believes. Family. Trust. Values. Possibilities. Empowerment (and much more) are the things he learned and make him who he is today.
