Long-Distance Worklife - A Hybrid & Remote Work Podcast

Remote Work Isn't Over, But Leadership Must Evolve with Kevin Eikenberry

The Final Episode? What's Next for Remote Work & Leadership In this special episode of Long-Distance Worklife, Wayne Turmel is joined by leadership expert Kevin Eikenberry to discuss the future of leadership, workplace f

Is Giving Up Your Desk the Future of Hybrid Work?

The idea of giving up your personal desk—does it make you cringe or cheer? Many organizations are moving toward a hoteling model to save costs and accommodate hybrid work, but making it work smoothly is another story. In

Breaking Free from Screen Fatigue: A Guide to Digital Detox

Are screens taking over your life? In this episode of The Long-Distance Worklife, hosts Marisa Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel dive into the growing issue of screen fatigue and explore how remote workers can break free from

The Remote-First Revolution: Building Borderless Teams with David Nilssen

[Fan Favorite] Managers Are the Heart of an Organization

Marisa Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel delve into the vital role of managers as the heart of an organization. Wayne introduces the analogy of a heart, explaining how managers serve as the crucial link between senior leadersh

[Fan Favorite] The Spider-Man Paradox: How Remote Workers Balance Power and Responsibility

Marisa and Wayne discuss the Spider-Man Paradox, which is the idea that with great power comes great responsibility. They explore the responsibility that remote workers have in managing their own schedules and demonstrat

[Fan Favorite] Managing Holidays on Remote Teams

During this time of year, we find that lots of offices either have employees taking time off or the office might actually shut down completely for a period of time. Wayne and Marisa discuss how this can work on remote te

Adaptability and Execution in Global Remote Teams with Enrico Menichetti

Wayne Turmel interviews Enrico Menichetti, head of Latin America and the Caribbean at VFS Global. They explore the intricacies of leading international remote teams and the cultural nuances of remote work in Latin Americ

Use Your PTO! The Holiday Guide for Remote Workers

The holiday season is here, but are you really taking time off? In this episode of The Long-Distance Worklife, Wayne and Marisa dive into the importance of using your PTO, setting boundaries with work, and creating inten

C-Suite Secrets for Remote Work Success with Sara Daw

Wayne Turmel sits down with Sara Daw, of The CFO Centre, to explore the nuances of remote and hybrid work from a C-Suite perspective. As a leader of a fully remote global company operating across 17 countries, Sara share

[Fan Favorite] The Great Mismatch: Why Returning To The Office Is Not As Easy As We Thought

In this episode of Long-Distance Worklife, co-hosts Marisa Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel discuss "the great mismatch" between organizations and remote workers when it comes to returning to the office. They explain that whi

Beyond Tools: Building Trust and Accountability in Remote Project Management with Sri Ganesan

Wayne Turmel welcomes Sri Ganesan, co-founder and CEO of Rocketlane, for a deep dive into the challenges and innovations in remote project management. They discuss the complexities of client-facing projects, why traditio

Staying Connected When Natural Disasters Disrupt Remote Teams

Wayne Turmel and Marisa Eikenberry dive into a topic often overlooked—natural disasters and how they impact remote and hybrid work environments. As hurricanes, blizzards, and wildfires increase, so does the need for effe

[Fan Favorite] What Happens When Tax Accountants Embrace Innovation with Alan Whitman

Alan Whitman, CEO at Baker Tilly, joins Wayne to discuss what happens when you allow tax accountants (and other professional services) to be innovative in the world of remote work. They discuss some of the things that hi

Special Announcement: The Long-Distance Leader on Audible!

🎙 Big News for Remote Leaders! The new edition of The Long-Distance Leader is coming to Audible on October 29! This audio edition includes the latest research and all-new strategies for thriving in remote and hybrid lea

Amazon's Return to Office: Is Remote Work on the Way Out?

In this episode of Long-Distance Worklife, Marisa Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel tackle the hot-button issue of Amazon's recent return-to-office mandate and what it means for the future of remote work. Amazon's decision to

Flexible Workspaces and the Future of Work with Sam Rosen

Wayne Turmel is joined by Sam Rosen, the founder of Deskpass, to explore how the office landscape has changed in recent years. Sam shares his journey from opening one of Chicago's first co-working spaces to developing to

Mastering Hybrid Coaching: Avoiding Proximity Bias in Remote Teams

Wayne Turmel and Marisa Eikenberry tackle the challenge of proximity bias and its impact on coaching in remote and hybrid teams. Proximity bias, where leaders give preferential treatment to those physically closer, can s

Why Virtual Reality Could Be the Key to Remote Team Engagement with Dan O'Connell

Wayne Turmel sits down with Dan O'Connell, co-founder of BrandLab360, to explore the innovative world of virtual workplaces and how they are reshaping remote work. Dan shares insights into their platform, Virtual HQ, and

Is Your Hybrid Work Strategy a Mule or a Platypus?

Wayne Turmel and Marisa Eikenberry dive into the hybrid work debate, comparing two very unlikely animals: mules and platypuses. Wayne introduces his humorous yet insightful analogy, explaining how a "mule" model of hybri