Matt Mullenweg
CEO, Automattic
Matt Mullenweg is a web developer and entrepreneur, as well as the co-founder of WordPress and CEO of Automattic Inc., the holding company of WordPress, Tumblr, Woocommerce, WordPress VIP, and Jetpack. Mullenweg was an early proponent of distributed teams, citing the access to top talent without geographical boundaries, and hosts a podcast on the topic, Distributed with Matt Mullenweg. For the majority of this career, Mullenweg has also been a visible champion for open source and accessible software for all.
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Good leaders keep an eye on their folks and see if they need extra help or support, or knowing when to ask certain questions. Keep in mind how to connect with the folks you're serving to just be attuned to their whole self, because sometimes that nuance doesn't come through in text.
Flight Template Series: Optimizing Distributed Work
Maintain Connection Among a Distributed Team
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Description
Maintaining a culture that fosters a balance of productivity and well-being among your employees is vital, particularly in a distributed work environment. This flight will help you surface insights and ideas for crafting a supportive and productive culture at your company, even when you do not inhabit the same physical workspace.
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Types of Insights
Assessment of current collective level of connection among team members
Ideas for new initiatives that will promote connection and support, and engage employees