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February 12, 2024 34 mins

In this episode of Team Anywhere, Mitch Simon converses with Melissa Romo, seasoned business leader and author, delving into the essential qualities of human-centric leadership for remote teams. Melissa shares insights from her book "Your Resource is Human," advocating for empathy, joy, and connection—vital elements that foster innovation and productivity remotely.


She underscores the role of emotions in leadership, emphasizing emotional contagion and the value of companionate love that boosts team performance. Throughout the episode, Melissa and Mitch explore strategies for overcoming remote work challenges, showcasing the transformative power of empathetic leadership in a distributed workforce.


Chapters:

  • 0:00 - Preview
  • 0:40 - Introduction
  • 2:31 - Learnings from Working Remotely
  • 4:55 - What Made Melissa Write Her book?
  • 8:14 - Emotions in a Remote Setting
  • 13:27 - How can Companionate Love Impact You Virtually?
  • 19:12 - Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast!
  • 19:31 - Belonging: How to Create It & the Dark Side of It
  • 22:42 - The Dark Side of Joy
  • 27:45 - It’s Actually Distributed Work
  • 29:18 - The Brainstorming Myth
  • 31:51 - Where to Find Melissa Romo & Her Book?
  • 33:36 - Thanks for Watching/Listening!


Learn more inside this week's Team Anywhere episode by clicking on the link below!

► https://simonleadershipalliance.com/TA166-melissa-romo


Watch the full podcast episode here:

► https://youtu.be/7e1b8xNScGw


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