356 - The Diplomat of Distributed Work with Wayne Turmel

How do organizations create effective systems for remote work while maintaining strong connections? Wayne Turmel, co-founder of The Remote Leadership Institute and co-author of The Long-Distance Leader and The Long-Distance Teammate, shares his decades of experience helping teams communicate, connect, and thrive in dispersed workplaces.

🚀 Key Insights and Highlights:
- The Head of Remote as a Diplomat: Wayne describes the Head of Remote as an "air traffic controller" and "high-level diplomat," balancing operational infrastructure and HR to ensure work flows effectively.
- Essential Skills: Learn why building relationships, mastering negotiation, and giving visibility into metrics are critical for success in this role.
- Visibility and Connection: Discover Wayne's advice on being the organization's "antennae" for remote work, staying connected to team needs and external trends.
- Practical Steps: Hear why talking to as many people as possible, especially in person when feasible, is key to building a robust remote work culture.

🎧 Tune in for practical advice, thoughtful insights, and strategies to elevate your role in a remote-first world.

👉 Download the Head of Remote Quick Start Guide: https://www.collaborationsuperpowers.com/head-of-remote-guide/ 
👉 Listen to the full podcast series: https://www.collaborationsuperpowers.com/head-of-remote-podcast/