Distantjob Podcast

During this podcast episode, Richard Odufisan shares how remote teams can become more inclusive and insights on building a remote culture that attracts diverse talent. 

During this episode, Toms Blodnieks shares strategies and helpful insights into how to optimize your time better and become a time management pro. 

During this podcast episode, Lorraine Charles shares how remote work impacts refugees' lives forever. They can now work for international companies without moving to different countries, improving their quality of life significantly. Additionally, this is also beneficial for their host communities as it boosts the economy.

During this episode, Kadafi shares how the situation in Ukraine is and how people need support and help now more than ever. He stresses how important it is to donate and help volunteers who are finding ways to get food and the supplies people need fast.

During this podcast episode, DistantJob´s VP of Operations shares his first-hand experience of the latest events and what he and other Ukrainians are currently going through. 

One of the most common advice managers receive is building trust in a remote environment. However, during this podcast episode, Marissa Goldberg reveals that it is a common mistake that managers hire employees with a trust level of zero with the belief that trust is built over time.

During this podcast episode, Kalada Opuiyo shares the truth behind working with both remote and hybrid teams. He has been working with both structures, and he recently launched his own fully remote business, where he has gained valuable lessons he shares in today's episode.

Monica Kang believes that all leaders have an important role in designing their team's remote work experience. Not only based on their personal preferences but also on how each member of the team works best. During this podcast episode, she also shares how businesses can boost creativity and innovation in a remote work environment.   

During this episode, Nicole Le Maire shares how to successfully evaluate candidates and identify if they are a good fit for remote work. She also gives insights on how to build a strong remote team culture with fun activities and ideas.

During this podcast episode, Sheree Atcheson shares how diversity and inclusion in the workplace don’t go away because teams are no longer in the same workplace. Companies should always look for the best strategies to make sure employees feel comfortable and safe in their teams.

During this podcast episode, Neil shares why management and leadership need to be redefined in a remote environment. He shares that one of the keys for successful remote leadership is trusting your employees and giving over more control.  Likewise, people in those positions also need to be willing to assume those responsibilities.

During this episode, Maria Svensson Wicklander mentions why building relationships in remote teams and creating a culture is what powers teams to give their best and increase their productivity and engagement to the company.

In this episode, Mitch shares his fascinating story about how he started working remotely. He mentions that working remotely is actually building how your business works. It's about building all the processes in terms of documentation, collaboration, trust, etc., in a much more intentional way which is why many leaders often fail to lead remotely.

During this podcast episode, Charles Kergaravat shares how having a no-meetings policy at Yac has changed them for the better. He shares tips and strategies to help remote team leaders make their meetings more efficient and understand that working remotely is not about controlling your team but trusting them.

During this podcast episode, Peter Thompson shares how he transformed Barbados into a remote working hub in the middle of the pandemic. Instead of focusing all the efforts on tourism, the country is now a great destination for remote workers. Consequently, it has also helped citizens to get better professional opportunities.

During this podcast episode, Dov Baron shares the importance of supporting and caring for your remote team and how to do it. He also shares his insights and lessons of different leaderships aspects that are fundamental to build solid remote companies, such as engagement and culture. 

During this episode, William Dodson shares the main lessons he learned about leading culturally diverse teams for over 30 years. He shares how embracing individuality and different backgrounds make team members feel comfortable and give their best.

During this podcast episode, Mercedes shares how she started working at DistantJob as an assistant to later become the company's account executive, building her own team and learning how to manage it successfully. She's the living proof of remote career development! She also shared her insights into becoming a remote manager, the keys, and the challenges to overcome.

In today’s episode, Larry English shares his main insights about building and growing a company culture 100% remotely. He co-founded Centric consulting two decades ago and has learned valuable lessons about building a remote company and choosing remote leaders wisely.

During this podcast, Sean Hopwood shares his insights and main lessons about building and managing a remote company for more than 15 years. He shares why communication is a key aspect all remote leaders should carefully consider when managing their teams. It's not about being a micromanager, but it's about building the right processes that enable all teams to be on the same page and work towards the same goals. He also discusses how messages can be interpreted differently, and it's important to keep this in mind when managing employees from different backgrounds.