Our thought leadership in blogs and podcasts

  • Developing a virtual presence
    Remote workers need a way to build presence. But how do you find ways to get in front of influencers in your organization when you don't have the option of regular physical interaction.
  • The Cranky Middle Manager Show #308 The Power of Presence Kristi Hedges

    Ever wonder why some people just get more positive attention than others? Wayne Turmel speaks to Kristi Hedges, author of “The Power of Presence- Unlock Your Potential to Influence and Engage Others” about who has “it”, what “it” is and how to get “it”. We also discuss dinosaur dioramas and how they can impact your career and Wayne quotes Albert Einstein…just because to see his name in the same sentence as Einstein is kind of a kick.

  • 10 new workplace survival skills
    A new report has suggested 10 skills we'll all need to thrive in the workplace of 2020. But I'd argue that we are going to need them much, much sooner than that.
  • Communication: quality not quantity
    Communication seems to be the cure for everything that ails our teams. So we communicate - a lot. But it's not how often you communicate that really matters, but how well.
  • The Cranky Middle Manager Show #307 Best and Worst Communicators of 2011 Ben Decker

    Today Wayne Turmel talks to Ben Decker about his annual list of the Best and Worst Communicators of the year. What can we mere mortals learn from these big shots? Plus a bit about Alexander the Great and a French Duke who is easily persuaded. Hey, it’s just what we do here.

  • WebCams: a blessing or a curse?
    Webcams are just like any other tool. When used for the right reasons, they're terrific. When used poorly, you might have wished you were just on the phone. So do you have standards and best practices when using webcams? Just asking.
  • The Cranky Middle Manager Show # 306 Can You Prove Training ROI? Ajay Pangarkar

    Today Wayne Turmel talks to Ajay Pangarkar about kind of a touchy subject-at least it’s touchy for those of us who actually stop to think about it. Can you really prove Return on Investment for training…and should you even bother?  That’s only one topic, along with wondering what you would tell Cleopatra’s kids, wondering if it’s smarter to teach or learn, and what Wayne will be doing in Vegas on January 27th. Just another eclectic Cranky Middle Manager show.

  • Marshall Goldsmith on leading remote teams
    Wayne talks to Marshall Goldsmith about what his work with some of the world's most influential business leaders has taught him about the unique challenges of leading in a virtual workplace.
  • Preparing people for an online meeting
    Here are four ways you can help your meeting participants work better during online meetings to reach your mutual objectives.
  • Virtual meetings: it's not either/or
    Virtual meetings tend to polarize opinion. You either love them or you hate them. But it's not which of the two meeting styles you choose that is important, but opting for the right one to accomplish your objective.