38 JULY 2022 ARCADIANEWSARCHIVES.COM B efore 2020, a remote job was a unique find. Today, it has become the norm for many. But working from home has introduced challenges related to human connection, and leadership has never been more important. Before remote working, I knew much more about my coworkers, and I bet you did too. I had seen photos of their families. I knew the kinds of cars they drove. I had a good sense if they were morning people and whether or not they liked coffee. Remotely, these details are lost. So is the connection. Many interactions have become far more transactional than before. Gone are the days of chatting over your cube wall to the person next to you or at the water cooler. The other area that has changed is how we interact with our leaders. In the past, it was not unusual to talk with your manager at least once a day. You’d likely have a one- on-one meeting once a week. But, even more importantly, you’d have casual conversations. Those were the most important ones. They were where creative ideas would come together, where problems were solved. It’s where you’d build a real relationship with them. You might learn about their family, and they’d learn about yours. You’d become work friends in a way. These sorts of interactions are where mutual trust and respect are formed. It’s where loyalty and common purpose are developed. Trust and respect are the foundation of any good working relationship. They’re why you keep getting your job done, even when the boss isn’t looking over your shoulder. It’s why your boss can count on you to keep the lights on while they’re on vacation. But what happens when these personal interactions begin to dwindle? I would argue that work becomes more transactional. Work becomes something you are simply bartering your time for in exchange for a paycheck. And, like any consumer in a store, you’ll look for the best deal. You’ll want to put in the least amount of effort for the most amount of money. To the leaders who aren’t taking the time to connect to your team, their work is suffering. They may be producing less work than they could. They may be producing lower-quality work. Or they may have no hesitation in leaving when another job opportunity arises. It may not be clear today, but someday this pattern will catch up with you. Remote work requires you to do more than controlling those who work for you. It requires you to lead – more now than ever before. The importance of leadership Career Corner Career Corner Career Career expert and founder of Copeland Coaching. copelandcoaching.com BY ANGELA COPELAND The inspiration for the annual Arcadia Parade happened in 1996 when Johanna Boslin decided to plant flags in her neighbor’s yards. Since then, it’s grown to include a parade with decorated cars and bikes, treats from local eateries and even a cool-down thanks to the Phoenix Fire Department.

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