The Long-Distance Teammate by Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel Summary
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In a world where remote work reigns, "The Long-Distance Teammate" delivers essential strategies for staying engaged while working anywhere. Praised by Remote Work Association's Laurel Farrer as career-transforming, this timely guide has become the virtual worker's bible. What's your remote work blindspot?
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Beyond Remote Work: The Mindset of a True Teammate
Imagine two remote employees with identical skills starting on the same day. Six months later, one has become indispensable while the other feels isolated and overlooked. What makes the difference? It's not technical ability but mindset and approach. Remote work presents a curious paradox-the very independence that makes it attractive can lead to isolation over time. The freedom from commuting and flexible schedules initially energize us, but without intentional effort, our connection to colleagues diminishes, leaving us questioning our value. This isn't just about working from home-it's about showing up as your best self regardless of location. The pandemic may have accelerated remote work adoption, but the principles of effective remote teamwork transcend temporary arrangements. When you shift your perspective from being a remote worker to becoming a remote teammate, everything changes-your productivity, your visibility, and ultimately your career trajectory.
The 3P Framework: Your Roadmap to Remote Excellence
Mindset Shift: You're Building a Career, Not Just Working Remotely
Staying Motivated When Nobody's Watching
Creating Ethical Visibility: Being Seen Without Showing Off
Building Relationships Across Distance
The Remote Teammate's Journey: From Invisible to Invaluable
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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