Why autonomy is great in a hybrid environment
Here are some of my thoughts on hybrid leadership and why I believe that autonomy is the magic bullet (up to a point) for engagement and performance. You can really…
Us vs Them: How Workplace Divisions Create Toxic Environments and How Leaders Can Build Unity
“If I am like you, I tend to like you.” “If I am not like you, I tend to not like you.” This simple human tendency can create challenges in…
Antoni Lacinai
Hybrid leadership = Virtual leadership – with a twist
As we begin to see the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel (fingers crossed), office employees will come back to their office buildings. But not all. Our quantum…
6 barriers when you want to implement a goal or a strategy
Let’s pretend that the organization is a car (I seriously don’t know why I picked that example, since my interest in motor vehicles is nonexistent, but here we go). Your…
Ask Questions When You Present: A Simple Technique to Capture Attention and Make Your Message Memorable
"Do you remember when...?" That may be one of the most powerful ways to begin a presentation. Whether you are speaking to ten people in a meeting or thousands on…
Do you hire people based on where they live or what they know?
I can't help it. I am surprised. So many open positions are being posted here on LinkedIn (which is awesome for both employers and potential employees). Sometimes I see these…
Virtual Leadership: Key Challenges and Practical Lessons for Leading Remote Teams
Leading people has never been easy. Leading people you rarely meet in person can be even more challenging. The rapid shift toward remote and hybrid work has transformed how leaders…
Virtual Leadership Interview with Utkarsha Mehta, India: Starting a Career and Leading Projects in a Remote World
What is it like to begin your professional career during a global pandemic?For many experienced leaders, remote work meant adapting established routines. But for graduates entering the workforce, it meant…
New Book: Virtual Leadership: Lessons From More Than 500 Leaders Managing Remote Teams
Leadership changed dramatically in a short period of time.Almost overnight, organizations around the world shifted from leading people in offices to leading teams spread across homes, cities, and even countries.While…
Virtual leadership. Interview with Antonia Cobb from Accenture
Leading a team that works in the same office is one thing.Leading people who are working remotely, across different countries, cultures, and time zones is something else entirely.To explore what…