About Long-Distance Worklife - A Hybrid & Remote Work Podcast
The Long-Distance Worklife looks at the way we work in hybrid and remote teams. Each week, we bring you provocative discussions about what it takes to work remotely, master technology, develop your leadership skills, and just plain survive the way we're expected to work today. We'll bring you new and exciting voices in the world of hybrid and remote work. In addition to conversations with diverse and unique voices, Wayne and Marisa will take your questions, making us the most relevant source for navigating the Long-Distance Worklife.
Remote Work Isn’t Over, But Leadership Must Evolve with Kevin Eikenberry
The Final Episode? What’s Next for Remote Work & Leadership
In this special episode of Long-Distance Worklife, Wayne Turmel is joined by leadership expert Kevin Eikenberry to discuss the future of leadership, workplace flexibility, and the key insights from Kevin’s latest book, Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence.
They explore why leadership must evolve in response to an ever-changing work environment, how leaders can balance flexibility with consistency, and why the debate around remote and hybrid work is far from over. Plus, Wayne shares an important announcement about the future of the podcast.
Don’t miss this insightful conversation on navigating the complexities of leadership in 2025 and beyond.
Episode Highlights:
✅ Why flexible leadership is essential in today’s workplace
✅ The myths around “return to office” and why remote work isn’t dead
✅ How leaders can balance consistency and adaptability
✅ Practical strategies for leading teams in uncertain times
✅ A major announcement about Long-Distance Worklife and what’s next
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro to the Final Episode
00:35 Special Guest: Kevin Eikenberry
01:26 Why Leadership Must Be More Flexible
03:04 The “Return to Office” Debate: What’s Really Happening?
05:10 The Challenges Leaders Face with Hybrid Work
07:01 Understanding the Cynefin Model for Decision-Making
10:15 How Leaders Can Adapt in Different Situations
14:26 Balancing Flexibility with Consistency as a Leader
17:07 How Communication Changes with a Flexible Leadership Style
21:20 Why Flexible Leadership is the Future of Work
23:22 Big Announcement: What’s Next for Long-Distance Worklife
26:49 What’s Coming on The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
28:13 Final Thoughts & Thank You to Our Listeners
🔗 Resources & Links:
📖 Get Flexible Leadership and exclusive bonuses: KevinEikenberry.com/Flexible-Leadership
🎙️ Follow Kevin’s podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
🌐 Explore past episodes and resources: LongDistanceWorklife.com
Thank you for being part of this journey! Follow us to The Remarkable Leadership Podcast for more insights on remote work, hybrid teams, and leadership in the evolving workplace.
20 Jan 2025
Is Giving Up Your Desk the Future of Hybrid Work?
The idea of giving up your personal desk—does it make you cringe or cheer? Many organizations are moving toward a hoteling model to save costs and accommodate hybrid work, but making it work smoothly is another story.
In this episode, Wayne Turmel and Marisa Eikenberry tackle the challenges of hoteling, from loss of control and hygiene concerns to desk wars and office politics. Plus, they offer practical solutions for leaders to involve employees, test the model, and ensure a smoother transition.
Thanks to listener Benjamin for inspiring this conversation! If your organization is considering hoteling, this episode is for you.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:48 A listener question sparks today’s topic
01:21 What is hoteling? A quick definition
02:28 Why losing your assigned seat feels so personal
05:55 Hygiene concerns: Should you trust a shared desk?
07:16 Setup & breakdown: The hassle of moving every day
09:45 The business case: Why companies are pushing hoteling
12:11 The trade-offs of office space reduction
14:40 How teams can self-organize for smoother transitions
17:48 Small frustrations that create major workplace tensions
18:30 How to pilot a hoteling program before rolling it out
20:43 Final thoughts
Related Episodes
How to Make Hybrid Offices Work with Stan Meshkov
Flexible Workspaces and the Future of Work with Sam Rosen
Technology and Trust: Key Pillars of Remote Work with Terry Isner
Additional Resources
Learn more about Wayne Turmel
Email Wayne Turmel
Connect with Wayne Turmel on LinkedIn
Learn more about Marisa Eikenberry
Email Marisa Eikenberry
Connect with Marisa Eikenberry on LinkedIn
Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Leader
Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Teammate
Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Team
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Your Hosts
Wayne Turmel: Master Trainer and Coach for The Kevin Eikenberry Group, co-author of The Long-Distance Leader: Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership and The Long-Distance Teammate: Stay Engaged and Connected While Working Anywhere, and trainer of remote teams for over twenty years. Read More...
Marisa Eikenberry: Web developer, podcast editor, and technology support specialist for The Kevin Eikenberry Group. Has worked on a hybrid team for over 9 years. Read more...
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13 Jan 2025
Breaking Free from Screen Fatigue: A Guide to Digital Detox
Marisa Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel, experts in remote work, share actionable strategies to overcome screen fatigue and reclaim balance in your remote work life by setting boundaries, reducing blue light exposure, and prioritizing intentional device use.
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Podcast Authority Score: 83 / 100
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Engagement
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