Nothing like an overnight shift to a remote workforce to hit reset on what it means to be a strong manager. While there’s plenty on the news to be worried about, I have to say, I’m excited for what this means for managers and leaders.

The thing about remote management is that it forces us to be better. It forces us to do the things we know we should do and, for loads of reasons, we don’t always actually do when we work in the same space.

What, how, and when leaders communicate always needs to be mindful and strategic. Explore four examples where changing one word changes how your message is received.

In my first few years of management, I did not put two and two together that the primary function of a manager is to develop their people.

If I were to go back in time and give my 22 year old self advice on how to be the best manager and the leader people would want to work for, I would tell her these 3 things:

1. Care Deeply

2. Hold a High Bar

3. Focus on Strengths