Working and Leading from Home
Many of us, if we\u2019re fortunate enough to have a job that allows it, are working from home right now.\xa0 This poses a lot of challenges for us individually, as leaders, and for our teams.\xa0 And, even as difficult, disruptive, and uncomfortable as working remotely can be, especially given the intensity of what\u2019s going on right now in the world, there are some specific things we can do, both individually and collectively, to not only be more effective, but to be able to thrive in the process.\xa0 On this episode, I share ten specific things you can think about and do, which will allow you to work and lead from home during this crazy time more successfully.
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What to focus on for ourselves while we work from home:
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1.\xa0 Take care of yourself
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2.\xa0 Set up rituals/routines
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3.\xa0 Be flexible
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4.\xa0 Ask for help
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5.\xa0 Be real
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What to focus on as a leader and for our team while everyone is working from home:
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1.\xa0 Take care of yourself first
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2.\xa0 Get guidance and support
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3.\xa0 Check in with the people on your team
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4.\xa0 Be flexible
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5.\xa0 Step up
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Resources:
Bring Your Whole Self to Work (book), by Mike Robbins
We\u2019re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins
We Have More Than This Requires (blog post)
Leading in the Midst of Uncertainty (blog post)
How to Navigate This Strange New World (blog post)
We Have More Than This Requires (podcast)
How to Navigate The New World We Find Ourselves in Right Now (podcast)
Dealing with Fear Authentically and Productively (podcast)
How to Manage Your Coronavirus Stress (video)
5 Tips for Leading Your Team Virtually (video)
5 Tips for Successfully Working From Home (video)
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Shareables:
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\u201cRemember that everyone, including you, is doing the best they can right now.\u201d \u2014 @MikeDRobbins
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\u201cWorking from home has many challenges, and it\u2019s a privilege to be able to do it...not everyone is fortunate enough to have a job that makes it possible to do so.\u201d \u2014 @MikeDRobbins
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\u201cWe\u2019re all in this together.\u201d \u2014 @MikeDRobbins
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