In this episode of the Voice of Influence podcast, Wayne Turmel, a veteran in communication and leadership skills, discusses his revised book 'Long Distance Leader: Revised Rules for Remarkable Remote and Hybrid Leadership.' Wayne shares insights from his extensive experience working with both remote and hybrid teams, the evolution of remote work technologies, and the significance of intentional leadership practices. He also talks about how historical changes and the COVID-19 pandemic have shaped modern remote work environments. Wayne emphasizes the importance of understanding team dynamics and creating effective communication strategies for leading teams that are not co-located.

Wayne Turmel has been writing about how to develop communication and leadership skills for almost 26 years. He has taught and consulted at Fortune 500 companies and startups around the world. For the last 18 years, he’s focused on the growing need to communicate effectively in remote and virtual environments. - and - fun fact - in Wayne’s early career he was a stand up comedian AND He's also the author of 5 novels and co-host of The Long-Distance Worklife. He’s here today to talk about the book: The Long Distance Leader, Revised Rules for Remarkable Remote and Hybrid Leadership.

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