347 - Build a Remote-First Legacy with Chase Warrington
The Collaboration Superpowers Podcast
Release Date: 01/20/2025
356 - The Diplomat of Distributed Work with Wayne Turmel
The Collaboration Superpowers Podcast
How do organizations create effective systems for remote work while maintaining strong connections? Wayne Turmel, co-founder of The Remote Leadership Institute and co-author of The Long-Distance Leader and The Long-Distance Teammate, shares his decades of experience helping teams communicate, connect, and thrive in dispersed workplaces. 🚀 Key Insights and Highlights: - The Head of Remote as a Diplomat: Wayne describes the Head of Remote as an "air traffic controller" and "high-level diplomat," balancing operational infrastructure and HR to ensure work flows effectively. - Essential Skills:...
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354 - The Energy Behind Remote Work Success with Chris Dyer
The Collaboration Superpowers Podcast
What does it take to create a thriving remote work culture? Chris Dyer, bestselling author, speaker, and company culture expert, shares his wealth of experience in transforming organizations through exceptional leadership and innovative practices. With his signature 7 Pillar Strategy, Chris has helped countless companies unlock productivity, performance, and profits while fostering exceptional workplace cultures. 🚀 Key Insights and Highlights: - The Role of a Head of Remote: Chris describes the Head of Remote as the "energy and spiritual guide" for being remote. They establish the rules,...
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353 - Craft the Future of Work with Jo Barnett
The Collaboration Superpowers Podcast
How does one build a workplace that balances culture, efficiency, and innovation in a remote-first world? Meet Joanne Barnett, a trailblazer in Future of Work strategies, as she shares her experiences driving exceptional culture, employee experience, and operational excellence in remote-first businesses. With her award-winning expertise, Joanne has helped organizations design sustainable, people-centric workplaces that thrive in today’s distributed environment. 🚀 Key Insights and Highlights: - What is a Head of Remote? Joanne breaks down the various components of this evolving role and...
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352 - From Engineering to Empowering Flexible Work with Grayson Harris
The Collaboration Superpowers Podcast
What happens when a traditional industry embraces modern work practices? Join Grayson Harris, Flexible Work and Engagement Partner, as he shares his journey from designing wind and solar farms to pioneering flexible work strategies in his company. Inspired by his own experiences as a digital nomad, Grayson transitioned into a Head of Remote role, bringing fresh ideas and structured approaches to drive engagement and productivity in a hybrid workplace. 🚀 Key Insights and Highlights: - Crafting the Role: How Grayson spent two years upskilling, creating internal committees, and pitching his...
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351 - Remote Work Advocacy and Visible Teamwork with Rowena Hennigan
The Collaboration Superpowers Podcast
How do you lead a fully remote team while championing work-life integration and visible teamwork? Rowena Hennigan, Head of Remote at Nosana.io and founder of RoRemote, shares her journey as a remote work advocate, educator, and changemaker. With over 25 years of experience and a deep passion for the socioeconomic benefits of remote work, Rowena reveals how she helps organizations create impactful offsites, foster team cohesion, and model flexibility in action. 🚀 Key Insights and Highlights: - Offsites with Impact: Why regular in-person gatherings are critical for remote team success and...
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350 - Scale People, Connection, and Culture in Remote-First Companies with Nadia Vatalidis
The Collaboration Superpowers Podcast
How do you build thriving teams and create intentional connections in a rapidly scaling remote-first environment? Nadia Vatalidis, Interim Director of Talent Acquisition at Camunda and former VP of People at Remote.com, takes us behind the scenes of scaling teams from 70 to over 1,000 employees while maintaining culture, connection, and operational excellence. Her insights shine a light on the evolving role of Heads of Remote and how intentionality can transform distributed workplaces. 🚀 Key Insights and Highlights: - The Evolving Role of the HOR: Is there room for both Heads of Remote and...
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349 - Lead with Product Excellence and a Remote-First Mindset with Valentina Thörner
The Collaboration Superpowers Podcast
What does it take to drive organizational success as a Head of Product Excellence in a flexible-first environment? Valentina Thörner shares how she navigates the intersection of HR, operations, and leadership to optimize processes, empower teams, and create a culture of seamless collaboration at SCALAR. Her unique approach to remote work combines strategic insight with a human touch, offering invaluable advice for leaders and organizations embracing the future of work. 🚀 Key Insights and Highlights: - The Remote-First Mindset: Why leadership buy-in is essential for success and how a...
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348 - Create Healthy, Happy, and Productive Remote Teams with Kenneth Hellem
The Collaboration Superpowers Podcast
How do you build a thriving remote workforce while maintaining a culture of engagement, well-being, and continuous learning? Kenneth Hellem, Chief People Officer at Ultimate Beauty, reveals his approach to leading a fully remote, people-first organization. Kenneth’s work sits at the intersection of operations and people management, and his insights offer practical advice for anyone looking to create happier and more productive remote teams. 🚀 Key Insights and Highlights: - The Role of Head of Remote: Why the position varies by company and how it bridges operations and people management....
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347 - Build a Remote-First Legacy with Chase Warrington
The Collaboration Superpowers Podcast
What does it take to lead a remote-first organization with 100+ professionals across 35 countries? In this episode, Chase Warrington, Head of Operations at Doist (the creators of Todoist and Twist), shares how he has helped shape a fully remote company that serves over 40 million customers in 19 languages. From building operational infrastructure to fostering a culture of transparency, Chase provides actionable insights for leaders navigating the complexities of flexible-first work. 🚀 Key Insights and Highlights: - The Evolving Role of the Head of Remote: Learn how this role adapts based...
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346 - Build a Results-Driven Remote Culture with Dajana Berisavlijević Đakonović
The Collaboration Superpowers Podcast
How do you scale a remote-first company across 40+ countries while maintaining a results-driven, people-focused culture? In this episode, we dive deep with Dajana Berisavljević Đakonović, the Head of People at Toggl. With over eight years of People Ops experience, Dajana shares the lessons from Toggl’s journey—from growing a fully distributed team to 130+ people to streamlining operations and prioritizing clarity, accountability, and well-being. 🚀 Key Insights and Highlights: - "Relevant Info Lives in Relevant Places": Why documentation is essential and how Toggl ensures it stays...
info_outlineWhat does it take to lead a remote-first organization with 100+ professionals across 35 countries? In this episode, Chase Warrington, Head of Operations at Doist (the creators of Todoist and Twist), shares how he has helped shape a fully remote company that serves over 40 million customers in 19 languages. From building operational infrastructure to fostering a culture of transparency, Chase provides actionable insights for leaders navigating the complexities of flexible-first work.
🚀 Key Insights and Highlights:
- The Evolving Role of the Head of Remote: Learn how this role adapts based on a company’s stage of growth and what Chase prioritized when he joined Doist.
- Building the Foundations: Chase shares his approach to tools, handbooks, in-person meetups, and connecting team members across time zones.
- Transparency in Communication: Why Doist makes information public by default and how this fosters trust and collaboration within a global workforce.
- Operational Excellence: As an internal consultant, Chase collaborates with multiple teams to optimize onboarding, compensation, tooling, and processes.
- The Soft Skills of Leadership: Receptiveness to feedback, the ability to push forward confidently, and caring deeply about people are the cornerstones of success in this role.
💡 Whether you’re leading a fully distributed team or exploring remote-first practices, this conversation with Chase highlights how strategic operations and a human-first approach can transform an organization.
Tune in to hear Chase’s journey, learn how Doist thrives as a remote-first company, and gain inspiration for your own workplace flexibility initiatives.
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