Remote Leadership Debra A. Dinnocenzo

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.
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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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Wendy Lee and Debra Dinnocenzo discuss the busy pace of work for leaders, particularly those remote leaders who must juggle increasing demands for authentically connecting from a distance. Wendy discusses her transformational journey from high control executive to the state of hustling – but in a healthy way. Listen to Wendy and Debra explore the challenges and solutions for remote leaders who understand the need to connect from the heart to ensure that team members are heard, feel appreciated, and can reach out to their leaders who are open, supportive, and accessible, ensuring that team member remain engaged, motivated, and on the team.
About the Guest:
Wendy Lee was a total rockstar in the corporate arena. In her 30-year career, She climbed her way from a Recruiter to Senior Vice President of Human Resources. To the outside world, it appeared she had it all. But behind closed doors, her self-worth was eroding away from the abuse of her narcissistic partner. 
The crisis came to a breaking point, that led Wendy to a life coach. She uncovered generational trauma default patterns and dedicated herself to healing her past. The impact was so profound, she eventually ditched the partner and her corporate gig!
In 2018, Wendy founded LeadHERship Revolution™ to support women on their healing path. She believes deeply that all women are worthy of leading a potent and powerful life, creating a living they love, and impacting the world in revolutionary ways! 
Today, Wendy teaches women how to Hustle Healthy; her signature approach to increasing influence, impact, and income without sacrificing precious time and well-being. She delivers this through the power of group coaching and transformational retreats. 
Wendy has discovered the magic of life-balance and enjoys her time as an international speaker, 3-time best-selling author, certified transformational life coach and retreat leader, yogi, human and animal advocate, and for real rockstar, as the lead singer of a top 40 band!
Connect with Wendy at:
Website: LeadHERshipRevolution.com
Facebook: facebook.com/LeadHERshipRevolution
Instagram: instagram.com/leadhershiprevolution
LinkedIn: Wendy Lee
YouTube: LeadHERship Revolution
Want to book a FREE coaching session or learn more about Wendy’s programs and retreats? Book here: https://leadHERshipRevolution.com/connect
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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,...

Dr. Ali Lankerani (“Dr. L”) and Debra Dinnocenzo enjoy a wide-ranging discussion about the brain/heart connection and how leaders can leverage their “zone of genius” by focusing on what they do well, caring about the people they lead, and finding ways to automate/delegate the things they do that could be automated or delegated. Building on his background as a practicing neuroscientist and his expertise in working with parents to help them become more effective, Dr. L suggests ways leaders can build strong connections and rapport with their teams to improve team member retention, satisfaction, and performance. Dr. L is also the founder of Role Model Maker which offers virtual assistance services, and he offers listeners a free resource listing the Top 10 Virtual Assistant Tasks downloadable at https://debradinnocenzo--rolemodelmaker.thrivecart.com/top-10-va-task-new/
About the Guest:
Dr. Ali Lankerani is a clinical neuroscientist, affectionately known by his patients as Dr. L, The Parent Whisperer.
He is an internationally published best-selling author, inspirational speaker, and coach; was twice-voted as one of America’s Top Doctors; Is the host of Role Model TV, Family Circle, & creator of the Amazing Parents’ Network. Dr. L ran an award-winning private practice helping kids with autism spectrum disorders. He focuses on children's performance optimization, and currently holds online events & programs that support parents & their children; and encourages healthy development & growing relationships.
Dr. L enjoys being the active father of his two Amazing Kids and proudly serves as the founder of the Legacy Builders’ Programs & CEO of the RoleModelMaker.com. He is involved with the United Nations through the Global Alliance Offices on Drugs and Crime, an NGO with ECOSOC status. His mission is to promote brain-based healthcare options to support parents and their children to foster their optimum potential and their quest for personal fulfillment. You can find him regularly speaking at a variety of venues on health, lifestyle, and personal as well as child development.
www.RoleModelMaker.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-lankerani/
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/
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