Mike

Send audio messages. Hearing a friend or family member’s voice can be more powerful than you think! #vlead

Use video. Make sure everyone can say “Hi” and make a visual connection before getting down to business. #vlead

Structure matters. Routines help. Where, what, when, why, who.Do they know what you think that they know? #vlead

Let them learn something. Meet with employees at least once per week if possible. Email is best used when you need to get something done. Clear and concise about the deadlines. #vlead

Share what you accomplished today. Be careful to not under-communicate. No one likes surprises especially during these times as people are being stressed emotionally #lead

Faster acknowledgement is important - coaching in the moment; reporting provides great insight - TRUST; encourage team to meet often amongst themselves; network and exposure #vlead

Benefits of working from home - Increased productivity; more engaged in virtual coaching sessions especially with cameras; stronger work/life balance; lower attrition #lead

Be first to lead well #lead

No matter where you are at - you are leading by example. Be impeccable with your word. #vlead

John Maxwell - Do the right thing; Tough times, Tough people; Stay focused; Help others; Be first #lead

Democratic - equality, support the easy flow of ideas, most everyone gets involved in making the decision #lead

Supportive - leader will delegate task but also provide resources. If behind, leader will jump in and do the work #lead

Transactional - obey the leader. Structured, organized goals. Good style when company needs to meet goals quickly. Example: Bill Gates #vlead

Transformational leaders involves the employees in the decision #lead

The more people to help make a decision. The more people will bring ideas to help move the team forward. What seems like non-productive chats are actually the most productive. #clear

Charismatic - transform attitudes and beliefs. Goals and vision of everyone is based off this leaders #lead

Autocrats have all the power, authority, responsibility, structured #velds