E30: 5 Tips to Help You Connect And Build Rapport with Your Remote Team

Power Presence Academy | Leadership with Less Ego And More Soul

“Becoming more intentional about building rapport and deeper relationships when people are not in front of you takes a bit more thoughtful planning on your part. I'm here to tell you the potential results are worth the effort.”
With the growing acceptance of flexible working outside of the office, leaders have to learn to lead a remote workforce effectively.
As leaders, we traditionally emphasized connecting with teams by walking around or impromptu meetings in the office. These leadership habits work best when you're co-located and in-person. But how can leaders build rapport and connection when all or part of the team is working remotely and they're not all together in the office?
In this episode, I share five practical tips to help you connect and build rapport with your remote team. The fundamentals of connecting with people are essentially the same whether you are in person or not. With a bit more effort and intention you can become better at building rapport and connection and leading others without being face-to-face.

In this episode:

• #1 Be more deliberate and intentional about making connections
• #2 Schedule and conduct regular check-ins with your team
• #3 Note and acknowledge birthdays, special occasions, and other personal milestones
• #4 Send weekly emails with updates and personal anecdotes
• #5 Pay attention, authentically notice and acknowledge what others bring to the table
• And more!

Power Presence Academy: Practical Wisdom for Leaders is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and learn to lead with Less Ego, More Soul.

Resource Links:

I recommend reading Matthew Lieberman’s book Social: Why Our Brains Are Wired To Connect.
Connect with Janet Ioli:
Website: janetioli.com
Linkedin: Janet Ioli
Instagram: @janetioli
Janet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.
If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.
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