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Remote Work, Certainty Anchors and the Power of the Pause with Darren Virassammy

August 29, 2020 • Brian Sharp / Darren Virassammy • Episode 3

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In this episode I had the opportunity to interview Darren Virassammy, author, speaker and COO of 34 Strong, Inc.- a national consulting firm that helps companies and government agencies create "a great place to work".

During our conversation we talk a lot about the challenges facing businesses and their teams as we transition to a more "permanent" work from home environment and how we can do a better job keeping our employees (and ourselves) more engaged - including a tip I had never considered.

We also dive into personal growth, finding balance with family, music and a lot more. Whether you are a manager or a mom or both, there's something in this one for everyone.

Some of what we cover during the interview includes:

The power of “Uncertainty Anchors”
How to make hard decisions
Managing mental health and burnout
Managing remote teams during COVID
The key to remote employee engagement (it’s not what you think)
The “Power of the Pause”
Having fun and recharging

Resources

The Good Life Project Podcast by Jonathan Fields
Uncertainty: Turning Fear and Doubt into Fuel for Brilliance by Jonathan Fields
Statistic: “90% of our time is spent indoors”- EPA