Hey future exec-in-socks,

While the IRL office crowd is still arguing over who left crumbs in the breakroom, we’re over here building the next generation of leadership.

Quietly. Strategically. From our couches.

Jason’s about to spill how he flopped hard leading remotely—until he realized he was doing it all wrong. And Alan’s back with stories of so-called “accidental leaders” who unintentionally outperformed everyone in the building.

This week is your sign to stop waiting for recognition and start leading like you mean it.

—Ric & Shellie

P.S. Share this with a friend who’s one Zoom call away from a promotion and doesn’t even know it yet.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT

Positioning Yourself for Leadership Roles: Stop Waiting, Become Visible

By Alan Fuhs

Ever wonder why talented remote workers get overlooked for promotions? 

One simple conversation changed everything for Arjun, he went from invisible contributor to team manager in months. Turns out, your biggest career obstacle might be your own silence. 

The secret isn't working harder; it's working smarter with three game-changing strategies most remote professionals never discover.

Use Alan's promotion playbook here → 

LAST WEEK’S POLL RESULTS

What's your biggest remote leadership challenge right now?

CAREER ADVANCEMENT

Remote Leadership Journey

By Jason Alexander

Think your in-person leadership skills will magically work over Zoom? Jason thought so too, until his team started struggling in ways he couldn't see. 

His wake-up call revealed that remote leadership isn't about replicating office dynamics; it's about mastering entirely new connection strategies.

 Jason discovered the counterintuitive approaches that transformed his scattered team into vocal collaborators who now contribute more boldly than ever.

Use Jason's remote leadership rebuild secrets →

QUICK TAKES

Leading Virtually

✅ Remote Leadership: Skills That Matter When Managing Virtual Teams

✅ Leading Effective Virtual Teams: Characteristics for Success

✅ Why Distributed Leadership is the Future of Management

✅ Virtual Leadership Competencies

MEME OF THE WEEK

When the WiFi isn’t working

THE VIBE

News to Use

🔆 Do You Have the Personality to Work Remotely? A growth mindset is one of the key personality traits that you need to be not just a remote worker, but a digital nomad, which is another challenge altogether.

🔆 Flexible work offers competitive advantage to Best Small and Medium Workplaces. “As a lot of companies have started that return to office piece; we can hire the best people wherever they are.”

🔆 8 Home Office Décor Ideas to Create a More Inspiring Workspace. Think of a home office as a great place to show off your personal style in a way that wouldn't be possible in a more corporate setting.

STATE OF REMOTE

Work from home rates for office workers are stable

POLL – NEXT WEEKS TOPIC

Next week: Work/Adventure Integration. Remote work can empower your personal life, if you regularly design your routine to serve your interests and well-being.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Your IRL Social Calendar

Remote doesn't mean invisible. 

This week's proof: Anniversary celebration in Charlotte, rooftop vibes in Philly, and leadership talks over craft beer in Asheville. From building houses to building connections, improv nights to coworking, your fellow location rebels are gathering everywhere. 

Time to log off and link up.

🗓️ Check out the Community Calendar!

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