Remote Leadership Debra A. Dinnocenzo

Debra Dinnocenzo discusses how the unique application of leadership skills in the hybrid/remote workplace ensure the effectiveness and excellence of leaders of teams that work in the evolving hybrid workplace. Key leader competency areas and critical skills – applied through intentional connections using technology tools – enable remote/hybrid leader success. Knowing these skills and meeting the challenges of applying them in the hybrid work environment is key to leader success in the here-to-stay hybrid/remote workplace.
About the Host:
Since publishing her first book on telecommuting in 1999, Debra has been a pioneer in the shift to virtual work and remote leadership. Few practitioners in the field have the depth of knowledge and hands-on experience that distinguishes Debra in the hybrid workplace and remote leadership space. As a nationally recognized expert in remote workplace and distance leadership, Debra has spoken widely on related topics, and developed and taught "Leadership in the Virtual Workplace," an online graduate-level course.
Debra A. Dinnocenzo is president and founder of VirtualWorks!, a consulting, coaching, and training firm that specializes in virtual work issues. Debra is a dynamic keynote speaker, innovative educator, impactful coach, seasoned executive, and successful author. 
Debra is the co-author of the recently released book, REMOTE LEADERSHIP – Successfully Leading Work-from-Anywhere and Hybrid Teams, as well as several other books on remote and virtual teams. 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/debradinnocenzo/
https://dinnocenzospeaks.com/
https://virtualworkswell.com/
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Al Schnur and Debra Dinnocenzo discuss the critical role of organizational culture, both the stated culture and the ‘lived’ culture that people experience. Al overviews the importance of understanding the culture and how to assess the state of an organization’s culture. The impact of culture and how it’s communicated and strengthened in remote/hybrid environments is explored, along with best practices for ‘remote first’ organizations that are focused on employee retention. Challenges and solutions for leader effectiveness in remote/hybrid environments are highlighted. 
About the Guest:
Al has spent his 30+ year career in the talent assessment industry. Originally joining PCI in 1991, he returned to lead PCI Talent Assessment Solution’s next chapter in 2001. He is passionate about developing long-term relationships with his clients, empowering his teams to continuously improve processes, and advising C-suite executives and boards.  His current focus is on succession planning, high-potential development, and executive coaching.
Earlier in his career, Al worked for Development Dimensions International (DDI) where he developed expertise in designing assessment centers, 360-degree feedback processes, performance management, and training and development programs. He later joined ePredix, an internet start-up that developed online candidate screening tools.  Al has conducted over 5,000 assessments, and more than 150,000 candidates have participated in programs he designed.  
Al received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Kansas State University and earned both a Master’s and Doctorate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Louisiana State University.  He is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and the Association for Corporate Growth.
 
Connect with Al: Alschnur1@gmail.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/alschnurphd/
https://pciassess.com/
About the Host:
Since publishing her first book on telecommuting in 1999, Debra has been a pioneer in the shift to virtual work and remote leadership. Few practitioners in the field have the depth of knowledge and hands-on experience that distinguishes Debra in the hybrid workplace and remote leadership space. As a nationally recognized expert in remote workplace and distance leadership, Debra has spoken widely on related topics, and developed and taught "Leadership in the Virtual Workplace," an online graduate-level course.
Debra A. Dinnocenzo is president and founder of VirtualWorks!, a consulting, coaching, and training firm that specializes in virtual work issues. Debra is a dynamic keynote speaker, innovative educator, impactful coach, seasoned executive, and successful author. 
Debra is the co-author of the recently released book, REMOTE LEADERSHIP – Successfully Leading Work-from-Anywhere and Hybrid Teams, as well as several other books on remote and virtual teams. 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/debradinnocenzo/
https://dinnocenzospeaks.com/
https://virtualworkswell.com/
Schedule a call with Debra HERE
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Debra Dinnocenzo discusses the challenges and importance of Saying NO to protect focus, priorities, and productivity. Dinnocenzo offers reasons why Saying YES to NO is critical in light of the daily grind faced by leaders and teams with endless priorities, conflicting demands, and insufficient time and resources to do everything that needs to be done – and to do it well. Leaders in hybrid/remote environments have a particular challenge to be on alert for signs of distress, frustration, and disengagement that can result from the demands placed on their team members. Therefore, creating a culture supportive of Saying NO is essential for remote leaders who must explore alternative ways to achieve the desired outcome and keep the focus on positive problem resolution. Learn why we all need a Stop Doing list instead of just having a To-Do list.
Schedule a call with Debra HERE
About the Host:
Since publishing her first book on telecommuting in 1999, Debra has been a pioneer in the shift to virtual work and remote leadership. Few practitioners in the field have the depth of knowledge and hands-on experience that distinguishes Debra in the hybrid workplace and remote leadership space. As a nationally recognized expert in remote workplace and distance leadership, Debra has spoken widely on related topics, and developed and taught "Leadership in the Virtual Workplace," an online graduate-level course.
Debra A. Dinnocenzo is president and founder of VirtualWorks!, a consulting, coaching, and training firm that specializes in virtual work issues. Debra is a dynamic keynote speaker, innovative educator, impactful coach, seasoned executive, and successful author. 
Debra is the co-author of the recently released book, REMOTE LEADERSHIP – Successfully Leading Work-from-Anywhere and Hybrid Teams, as well as several other books on remote and virtual teams. 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/debradinnocenzo/
https://dinnocenzospeaks.com/
https://virtualworkswell.com/
Schedule a call with Debra HERE
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Rick Brandon and Debra Dinnocenzo discuss the role and important applications of political savvy in the workplace with a focus on the evolving hybrid/remote environment. Rick also overviews the key skills described in his book, Straight Talk, and discusses the essential aspects of communication from a distance. Hear why traditionally described ‘soft skills’ are becoming the vital skills for successful leadership in the new world of work and why leaders must step into the new methods, styles, and applications of traditional leadership skills to ensure productivity, profitability, and wellness in the workplace – all of which impacts team performance and talent retention.  
About the Guest:
Rick Brandon, Ph.D., is CEO of Brandon Partners, is a best-selling author and designer of flagship workshops on Organizational Savvy and the Motivational Tool Kit. With thirty years of performance improvement and interpersonal communication skills development, he has trained tens of thousands at companies worldwide, including scores of Fortune 500 companies.
Several clients urged Brandon to write Survival of the Savvy (Free Press, 2004), noting that too little material existed in the marketplace on this important competency. This straight-talking and practical book quickly made the Wall Street Journal bestseller list, was called “the definitive book on political savvy” by Robert Eichinger, founder of the Lominger Career Architect, and earned endorsements by thought leaders Ken Blanchard, Marshall Goldsmith, Harvey MacKay, and many CEO’s. It was Book of the Month for the Institute for Management Studies, Fast Company magazine, and Forbes CEO.com, & was reviewed in Harvard Business Review, Library Journal, Business Book Reviews, Executive Book Summaries, and many articles. The book’s core model is regularly presented at The Conference Board, American Society of Training and Development, the Institute for Management Studies (18 cities in 2005, the most requested program) and many companies’ Leadership Forums. 
Brandon is also the author of the recently released book, Straight Talk (Matt Holt, 2022), which hones core Assertive Speaking and Empathic Listening skills, and then funnels readers into step-by-step formats for six vital workplace situations: Gaining Commitments, Advising and Guiding, Recognizing, Reminding, Constructively Confronting, and Challenging Ideas. Dr. Brandon also delivers High-Impact Workshops, Keynote Presentations, Executive Coaching, Corporate Training and applied behavioral sciences consulting to enhance performance and organizational results.
Connect with Rick at: Rick@BrandonPartners.com or linkedin.com/in/rickbrandon
Learn more about Rick and his work at: https://brandonpartners.com/
About the Host:
Since publishing her first book on telecommuting in 1999, Debra has been a pioneer in the shift to virtual work and remote leadership. Few practitioners in the field have the depth of knowledge and hands-on experience that distinguishes Debra in the hybrid workplace and remote leadership space. As a nationally recognized expert in remote workplace and distance leadership, Debra has spoken widely on related topics, and developed and taught "Leadership in the Virtual Workplace," an online graduate-level course.
Debra A. Dinnocenzo is president and founder of VirtualWorks!, a consulting, coaching, and training firm that specializes in virtual work issues. Debra is a dynamic keynote speaker, innovative educator,...

Heather Direnzo and Debra Dinnocenzo discuss the challenges and creative solutions of leading a fully remote team as a remote leader. Heather shares her experience as a senior leader of teams that operate several states away from her.  She offers insights regarding the importance of establishing connections, building relationships, and strongly conveying her openness and availability through various tech tools.  This ensures that Heather’s team members know how to reach out to her and, more importantly, how much she values their input so she can address their concerns in a timely and proactive manner.  As a practicing remote leader of distance teams, Heather offers important and useful guidance for remote leaders.
About the Guest:
Heather Direnzo has worked in financial services for the past 14 years in branch and sales management, business development, and call center operations. She currently works for Affinity Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in New Jersey, as the VP of Contact Center Operations. Heather leads a large team comprised of service, sales, and operations employees. Her focus on relationship-building, employee engagement, leveraging technology, and data-based decision making has led to positive, impactful results in both the department and company at large.
Heather graduated from Purdue University with a BS in Business Administration degree and currently lives in the Chicago, IL area with her husband and 3 children. She enjoys reading, music, finding new hiking trails (when it is warm enough 😉), trying new restaurants, and spending time with her family and friends. 
Connect with Heather at:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-d-8a467177/
About the Host:
Since publishing her first book on telecommuting in 1999, Debra has been a pioneer in the shift to virtual work and remote leadership. Few practitioners in the field have the depth of knowledge and hands-on experience that distinguishes Debra in the hybrid workplace and remote leadership space. As a nationally recognized expert in remote workplace and distance leadership, Debra has spoken widely on related topics, and developed and taught "Leadership in the Virtual Workplace," an online graduate-level course.
Debra A. Dinnocenzo is president and founder of VirtualWorks!, a consulting, coaching, and training firm that specializes in virtual work issues. Debra is a dynamic keynote speaker, innovative educator, impactful coach, seasoned executive, and successful author. 
Debra is the co-author of the recently released book, REMOTE LEADERSHIP – Successfully Leading Work-from-Anywhere and Hybrid Teams, as well as several other books on remote and virtual teams. 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/debradinnocenzo/
https://dinnocenzospeaks.com/
https://virtualworkswell.com/
Schedule a call with Debra HERE
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Debra Dinnocenzo discuss the challenges and key leadership skills essential to hybrid leader success. Based on recent research she conducted, Debra shares why identification of skills and behaviors for effective leadership of hybrid teams is critical to success of organizational performance and profitability as the traditional workplace gives way to more flexible work relationships.
The importance of leader organization, time management, communication, and distance relationship building in the context of the hybrid workplace merits mindful consideration by organizations and human resources professionals. These insights are essential to effectively address the selection, onboarding, development, coaching, performance management, and succession systems that must be designed to meet the unique needs of leaders in the expanding remote, hybrid, and digital workplace.
About the Host:
Since publishing her first book on telecommuting in 1999, Debra has been a pioneer in the shift to virtual work and remote leadership. Few practitioners in the field have the depth of knowledge and hands-on experience that distinguishes Debra in the hybrid workplace and remote leadership space. As a nationally recognized expert in remote workplace and distance leadership, Debra has spoken widely on related topics, and developed and taught "Leadership in the Virtual Workplace," an online graduate-level course.
Debra A. Dinnocenzo is president and founder of VirtualWorks!, a consulting, coaching, and training firm that specializes in virtual work issues. Debra is a dynamic keynote speaker, innovative educator, impactful coach, seasoned executive, and successful author. 
Debra is the co-author of the recently released book, REMOTE LEADERSHIP – Successfully Leading Work-from-Anywhere and Hybrid Teams, as well as several other books on remote and virtual teams. 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/debradinnocenzo/
https://dinnocenzospeaks.com/
https://virtualworkswell.com/
Schedule a call with Debra HERE
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