The Long-Distance Leader: Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership

  • 3h 5m
  • Kevin Eikenberry, Wayne Turmel
  • Berrett-Koehler Publishers
  • 2018

Leadership First, Locations Second. As more organizations adopt a remote workforce, the challenges of leading at a distance become more urgent than ever. The cofounders of the Remote Leadership Institute, Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel, show leaders how to guide their teams by recalling the foundational principles of leadership whether their teams are scattered globally or just working from home a few days a week.

The authors' "Three-O" Model refocuses leaders to think about outcomes, others, and ourselves--elements of leadership that remain unchanged, whether employees are down the hall or halfway around the world. By pairing it with the Remote Leadership Model, which emphasizes using technology as a tool and not a distraction, leaders can navigate the terrain of managing teams wherever they are. Filled with exercises that ensure projects stay on track, keep productivity and morale high, and build lasting relationships, this book is the go-to guide for leading effectively, no matter where people work.

About the Authors

Kevin Eikenberry is founder and chief potential officer of the Kevin Eikenberry Group. He's been named one of Inc.com's Top 100 Leadership and Management Experts in the World and is the author of several books, including Remarkable Leadership.

Wayne Turmel is the cofounder of the Remote Leadership Institute and the author of many books, including the Association for Talent Development's 10 Steps to Successful Virtual Presentations.

In this Book

  • Introduction
  • What We've Learned about Long-Distance Leaders
  • How We Got to Long-Distance Leadership
  • What it Means to Lead at a Distance
  • The Remote Leadership Model
  • The Three O Model of Leadership
  • Section Three Introduction
  • Types of Outcomes
  • Setting (and Achieving) Goals at a Distance
  • Coaching and Feedback at a Distance
  • Section Three Summary
  • Section Four Introduction
  • The “Golden Suggestion” for Working with others
  • Understanding Politics without “Playing Politics”
  • Understanding and Building Trust at a Distance
  • Choosing the Right Communication Tools
  • Technology Tips for the Long-Distance Leader
  • Section Four Summary
  • Section Five Introduction
  • Getting Honest Feedback
  • Your Beliefs and Self-Talk
  • Setting Reasonable Boundaries
  • Setting Personal Priorities
  • Section Five Summary
  • Questions to Ask about Developing Long-Distance Leaders
  • Epilogue—Before We Go
  • Notes
  • Suggested Reading
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