Remotely Working

You are a leader, even if you don't have a position with the title of "leader". It's all about influence. In this episode, we discuss how influence is used, the best way to use influence, and some strategies to be intentional to build positive influence in a remote workplace. Shownotes John Maxwell - Developing the Leader Within You (https://www.amazon.com/Developing-Leader-Within-John-Maxwell/dp/0785281126) Stephen Covey - 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/1451639619/ref=sr_1_3?crid=9P9K8RHTBN0F&dchild=1&keywords=seven+habits+of+highly+effective+people&qid=1600440804&s=books&sprefix=seven+%2Cstripbooks%2C184&sr=1-3)

A recent Wall Street Journal article states executives aren't so happy with remote work after all. How can this be? In this episode, Justin unpacks why culture is the likely reason and some core tenets to an effective remote work company culture. Shownotes Companies Start to Think Remote Work Isn’t So Great After All | The Wall Street Journal (https://www.wsj.com/articles/companies-start-to-think-remote-work-isnt-so-great-after-all-11595603397) Article Summary by Brownlee Global (https://www.brownleeglobal.com/companies-start-to-think-remote-work-isnt-so-great-after-all-the-wall-street-journal/) Justin's Remote Work Article (https://productivityjourney.net/why-remote-work-won-t-last-post-coronavirus)

This week we're joined by Leon van der Laan, CEO and co-founder of Remode, a remote work consultancy focused on talent acquisition and culture. We have a great conversation about trust, leadership, and connecting with coworkers in a remote-first work culture. Leon brings great insights to the table with his 20+ year tenure in executive leadership at large corporations and management consulting. Shownotes Connect with Leon on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leon-van-der-laan/) Join the Effective Remote Work Newsletter (https://effectiveremotework.com/newsletter)

Emotional health is often not spoken of in work and productivity circles, but it needs to be. With the advent of work/life integration, taking care of your emotions is just as important as getting the work done — because they affect one another. This week, Justin explores the benefits of increasing emotional health and shares straightforward ways to start building emotionally healthy habits. Shownotes http://feelingswheel.com/ (http://feelingswheel.com/)

Routines are powerful, but the most powerful routines are ones that are intentional, purposeful, and point you in the right direction. This week, Justin discusses five helpful tips in building better routines. Shownotes Join our Newsletter (https://effectiveremotework.com/newsletter)

This week we’re joined by Matias Hernandez, a software engineer based in Chile. We have a great conversation about routines, not putting too much pressure on yourself, and working remotely from a small town.

This week we're joined by Will Galvin, founder of Giga-Green Technologies in Fargo, ND — a fully remote managed IT service provider. Will joins us to share his remote work origin story. Shownotes Giga-Green Technologies (https://giga-green.com/) Sign up for our Newsletter (https://effectiveremotework.com/newsletter)

This week, YouTuber Matt Ragland joins us to discuss analog productivity, working remotely as a parent, and journaling. Shownotes Matt's Journaling Course (affiliate) (https://mattragland.podia.com/journaling/3e95g) Matt's YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/themattragland) Podia (http://podia.com) Bullet Journal (http://bulletjournal.com) Full Focus Planner (http://fullfocusplanner.com) Self Journal (https://bestself.co/) Matt's Video Working from Home with Kids (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsp4ZyxXdYE) Remote (https://www.amazon.com/Remote-Required-David-Heinemeier-Hansson-ebook/dp/B00CZ7OC46) Rework (https://www.amazon.com/Rework-Jason-Fried-ebook/dp/B002MUAJ2A/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=rework&qid=1591906259&s=digital-text&sr=1-1) It Doesn't Have to be Crazy at Work (https://www.amazon.com/Doesnt-Have-Be-Crazy-Work-ebook/dp/B079WV79TK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3913VXPSU77GD&dchild=1&keywords=it+doesn%27t+have+to+be+crazy+at+work&qid=1591906277&s=digital-text&sprefix=it+doesn%27t+have%2Cdigital-text%2C167&sr=1-1) Make Time (https://www.amazon.com/Make-Time-Focus-Matters-Every-ebook/dp/B078QSCM3V/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=make+time&qid=1590601158&s=books&sr=1-1) When (https://www.amazon.com/When-Scientific-Secrets-Perfect-Timing-ebook/dp/B072Q985YX/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=when+daniel+pink&qid=1591906316&s=digital-text&sr=1-2) Getting Results the Agile Way (https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Results-Agile-Way-Personal-ebook/dp/B005X0MFD2/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=getting+results+the+agile+way&qid=1591906329&s=digital-text&sr=1-2)

We round out our deep dive on the topic of FOCUS with a number of resources you can learn more on the topic. Shownotes Sign up for the giveaway before June 15th! (https://effectiveremotework.com/newsletter) Simply Habits Course by The Sweet Setup (https://thesweetsetup.com/habits) Focus - App (https://heyfocus.com/) Freedom - App (https://freedom.to/) Dark Noise - App (https://darknoise.app/) Deep Work (https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted/dp/1455586692) Digital Minimalism (https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Minimalism-Choosing-Focused-Noisy-ebook/dp/B07DBRBP7G/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=digital+minimalism&qid=1590601131&s=books&sr=1-2) Hyperfocus (https://www.amazon.com/Hyperfocus-More-Productive-World-Distraction-ebook/dp/B077LWZC6Q/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=hyperfocus&qid=1590601142&s=books&sr=1-2) RW 5: Scatterfocus (https://remotelyworking.net/5) Make Time (https://www.amazon.com/Make-Time-Focus-Matters-Every-ebook/dp/B078QSCM3V/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=make+time&qid=1590601158&s=books&sr=1-1) The Now Habit (https://www.amazon.com/Now-Habit-Overcoming-Procrastination-Guilt-Free-ebook/dp/B001QNVP7M/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+now+habit&qid=1590601175&s=books&sr=1-1) Bullet Journal Method (https://www.amazon.com/Bullet-Journal-Method-Present-Design-ebook/dp/B07B7C4F9C/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=bullet+journal+method&qid=1590601188&s=books&sr=1-1) Full Focus Planner (https://fullfocusplanner.com/) The Focus Course (http://thefocuscourse.com)

Shawn Blanc of Blanc Media joins us to discuss remote work, Blanc Media's unique "work cycles", building margin, physical health habits, and more! Shownotes shawnblanc.net (https://shawnblanc.net) The Sweet Setup (http://thesweetsetup.com) The Focus Course (http://thefocuscourse.com) Shape Up by Basecamp (https://basecamp.com/shapeup) Seanwes (http://seanwes.com) Sean McCabe's Sabbatical Blog (sabbatical.blog) Cortex (http://relay.fm/cortex) CGP Grey: Spaceship You (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snAhsXyO3Ck) Everything Starts with Trust (HBR) (https://hbr.org/2020/05/begin-with-trust) The Margin Course (affiliate) (https://thefocuscourse.com/margin/?ref=34&campaign=remotelyworking) Simple Habits Course (http://thesweetsetup.com/habits)

You understand why focus is important; now how do you actually go about focusing during your day to day? This week, we discuss 10 strategies you can employ to build your focus muscles. We're getting close to wrapping up our series on focus. Be sure to send comments, questions, or experiences you have with focus to hello@effectiveremotework.com. Shownotes Pomodoro Technique (https://francescocirillo.com/pages/pomodoro-technique) Time Blocking Prune Notifications Mindsweep/Scatterfocus (Episode 5 (http://www.remotelyworking.net/5)) Get Clear on the End (Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People/dp/1471165086)) Pick a Daily Highlight (Make Time (https://www.amazon.com/Make-Time-Focus-Matters-Every-ebook/dp/B078QSCM3V/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=make+time&qid=1590177833&s=books&sr=1-1)) Use Caffeine Well (Make Time (https://www.amazon.com/Make-Time-Focus-Matters-Every-ebook/dp/B078QSCM3V/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=make+time&qid=1590177833&s=books&sr=1-1)) Change Your Environment Exercise Build Focus Routines Tycho (https://music.apple.com/us/album/awake-deluxe-version/1063455370) Skies Speak (https://music.apple.com/us/album/testament-instrumental-instrumental-ep/1441186902) Tree Giants (https://music.apple.com/us/album/chances-single/1477896841) Inside OmniFocus Routines Article (https://inside.omnifocus.com/justin-dirose) The Ultimate Guide to an Effective Weekly Review (https://weeklyreviewchecklist.net)

Deep work is the core habit of leveraging focus, but what about when you run out of energy? At max, you have energy for around 4 hours of quality deep work per day. What can you do to manage your attention and focus well outside of those hours? This week we continue our deep dive into the topic of FOCUS by discussing ways to manage attention through the power of scatterfocus. Shownotes Hyperfocus by Chris Baile (https://www.amazon.com/Hyperfocus-More-Productive-World-Distraction/dp/0525522239) Merlin Man Inbox Zero (http://www.43folders.com/izero) Manager Tools - Email 3 Times Per Day (https://www.manager-tools.com/2013/03/email-three-times-day-part-1) GTD Mindsweep (http://www.43folders.com/2006/07/24/b2gtd-mind-sweep) We're going old school productivity linking to 43folders twice this week!

What is deep work? Why is it important? And ultimately, how can you start? This week starts our first deep dive into the topic of FOCUS. Shownotes Ask Us Your Focus Questions (https://www.remotelyworking.net/contact) Deep Work by Cal Newport (https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted/dp/1455586692) Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey (https://www.amazon.com/Hyperfocus-More-Productive-World-Distraction-ebook/dp/B077LWZC6Q/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=hyperfocus+chris+bailey&qid=1588960788&s=books&sr=1-1) ERW on Twitter (https://twitter.com/effectiveremote) Effective Remote Work (https://effectiveremotework.com)

We've all heard of work/life balance. But as a remote worker, does that compartmentalization actually work for you? This week, we're discussing an alternative approach gaining traction with remote workers for good reason. Shownotes Zig Ziglar's Wheel of Life (https://chrislocurto.com/zig-ziglar-wheel-of-life/) Wired: Productivity is Not Working (https://www.wired.com/story/question-productivity-coronavirus/)

Justin shares his remote work origin story, including pitfalls and successes along the way to working for a fully distributed company. Shownotes Contact us if you would like to share your origin story! (mailto:hello@effectiveremotework.com)

Welcome to Remotely Working - the podcast where we discuss productivity, intentionality, health, and leadership to help you integrate your life and work well. Shownotes Effective Remote Work (https://effectiveremotework.com) Twitter (https://twitter.com/effectiveremote)