Building Trust & Communication in Remote Teams with Lisa George

Summary

In this episode, Rebecca interviews Lisa George, the founder of Remote Team Queen. Lisa shares her entrepreneurial journey and how she started her own business after a personal health scare. She explains how she transitioned to remote work and built a remote team of therapists. Lisa also discusses the challenges and benefits of remote work, as well as the importance of trust and communication in leading a remote team. She shares her insights and tips for building a successful remote team and introduces her new venture, Remote Team Queen, which aims to help organizations navigate remote work.

Takeaways

• Remote work can provide flexibility and allow individuals to prioritize the things that bring them joy in life.
• Building a remote team requires clear communication, trust, and a focus on quality and consistency.
• Leaders of remote teams should establish systems and processes to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Remote work requires a different style of leadership and intentional engagement with team members.

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Connect with Lisa

• Website: https://remoteteamqueen.com.au/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-george-duclos-79765318/ 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
01:18 Personal Crossroads and Starting a Business
03:05 Creating a Remote Team
04:23 Transitioning to Remote Work during COVID-19
07:22 Building a Remote Team Culture
08:50 Leadership and Cloning Yourself
12:10 Launching Remote Team Queen
16:53 Tips for Building a Remote Team
17:06 Recruiting the Right People
18:26 Setting Up Systems and Communication
20:45 Trust and Outcome-Based Management
23:10 The Champagne Lounge Community