Bringing Intention Into Distributed Work | Karan Gupta

In this episode of Ctrl + Alt + Delete with Lisa Duerre™ – Make sure to lean in during these key moments in the episode:

[6:28] How the Leaders in (geographically) distributed work should leverage all unique differences to build a culture of flexibility / adaptability

[14:00] How to rethink the importance of sharing what you do about your work.

[16:50] Simple organizational / tactical ways to share, inform and acknowledge.

[21:40] The importance of being intentional in how you design and run the meetings.

[23:10] Pick up a phone more often to build relationships.

[26:45] Revisit the culture norms with your team

[31:02] Creating a contagious organizational culture that is productive and engaging.

[33:25] People retention and resignation

[37:50] The importance of pausing and getting clarity on “what you truly want” before impulsively quitting the job

[45:10] Align (connect with) your inner authority with your your life choices and actions

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Leaders in geographically distributed businesses should be paying attention to all of the differences that employees are dealing with, showing understanding and adapting their business practices.
When the leaders are intentional in how they design and run the meetings, they create time and space for more human connections at the same time.
Encourage flexibility and creativity of using all available channels and tools for connection and communication (in distributed workforce). Pick the right one, not the default one.
Have a conversation about the organization’s values and norms with your team often that everybody is on the same page.
Frequent voluntary turnover rates have a negative impact on your organization in more ways than one. By noticing signs of toxicity early, leaders can act and make organizations more attractive to stay.
Resignation decisions that are spontaneous and impulsive are often not in the best service of your wants. When you catch yourself in those thoughts, take a pause first. Get the clarity on “what you truly want” before impulsively quitting the job. Have an open conversation with your manager.
“Things are not as big, as personal, or as permanent as you think.”

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Karan’s website: https://www.karanmg.com/

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