#271 - Building High-Performance Remote Teams with Chris Dyer
Release Date: 07/08/2025
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info_outlineAre remote teams actually more productive?
Only when trust, clear communication, and accountability are built into the culture.
Chris Dyer, a top leadership speaker, best-selling author, and former CEO of PeopleG2 - an award-winning fully remote company, dives deep into what makes remote and hybrid teams succeed - or fail.
This conversation covers the most common misconceptions about remote work, why flexible policies alone don’t drive performance, and what leaders must do to keep their teams aligned, motivated, and results-driven in 2025.
Explore how to build cultures where people feel ownership of their work, why transparency matters more than ever, and how to develop systems that reinforce responsibility without controlling every move.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
· The #1 reason most remote teams underperform - and how to fix it
· How to hold people accountable without micromanaging
· Why trust is the foundation of every high-performance culture
· Strategies to build connection and communication in remote environments
· Common myths about remote work that kill productivity
· Practical frameworks Chris uses to lead fully distributed teams successfully
Join us to learn how to create a culture of ownership, boost productivity, and build trust across any distance.
🎙 Featured Guest: Chris Dyer
🔹 Website: https://chrisdyer.com/
🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdyer7/
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