Prioritizing Relationships in Remote Work: Insights from Meighan Newhouse of 10Pearls
July 11, 2024
Welcome to The Remote Revolution: Crafting Cultures of Flexibility, Freedom, and Productivity, a podcast brought to you by Influence Mobile. I am your host, Daniel Todd. Join us every month as we delve into the secrets of building a thriving remote culture, debunking myths, and providing practical insights that can transform your team's productivity.
Our guest today is Meighan (Meg) Newhouse, who is the SVP of Transformation and Enablement at 10Pearls, a company providing end-to-end digital transformation for businesses. Join us as we discuss Meg's experience as a business leader of a remote-first company and the importance of building relationships and community in remote teams. We also talk about the impact of all-hands meetings, the relevance of age on remote work preferences, and the benefits of remote work for working parents. Meg also offers advice on building relationships in a virtual setting.
Welcome to The Remote Revolution: Crafting Cultures of Flexibility, Freedom, and Productivity, a podcast brought to you by Influence Mobile. I am your host, Daniel Todd. Join us every month as we delve into the secrets of building a thriving remote culture, debunking myths, and providing practical insights that can transform your team's productivity.
Our guest today is Meighan (Meg) Newhouse, who is the SVP of Transformation and Enablement at 10Pearls, a company providing end-to-end digital transformation for businesses. Join us as we discuss Meg's experience as a business leader of a remote-first company and the importance of building relationships and community in remote teams. We also talk about the impact of all-hands meetings, the relevance of age on remote work preferences, and the benefits of remote work for working parents. Meg also offers advice on building relationships in a virtual setting.
Even as technology evolves, Meighan still believes that humans are any organization’s greatest asset. After observing many people close to her dreading going to work and loathing their jobs, she has focused her career on building thriving company cultures and helping individuals reach their full potential.
Meg is a frequent podcast guest and event speaker and a regular contributor to Forbes. She is also a serial entrepreneur; most recently, she was co-founder and CEO of Inspirant Group, a disruptive management consulting firm that was acquired by global digital partner 10Pearls in March of 2023. In her new role at 10Pearls, Meg is excited to expand the reach of the end-to-end transformation partner, helping businesses strategize for the future, build new products, and accelerate digital teams.
Episode Highlights
- Introduction to Meg Newhouse and her founding Inspirant Group
- Building a Remote Team and Company Culture
- Hiring Process and Onboarding
- Frequency and Value of All-Hands Meetings
- Benefits of Unstructured Time and Team Bonding
- Impact of Age on Remote Work Preferences
- Advice for Building Relationships in a Remote Work Environment
Quotes
- "We handpicked people who we trusted, who had the skills that we needed, and who would be a good culture fit. Then, we had to work really hard at building relationships and a sense of community. We had full-time employees, but we also had contractors who were with us for years and years. And they were just as much a part of the family as the full-time employees."
- "We used to have quarterly in-person all-hands meetings, but as we grew, we realized that they weren't cost-effective. So now we do them twice a year. We really focus on creating a valuable experience for our team. We incorporate fun activities, outings, and unstructured time for team bonding.”
- "I think people of all ages can value the ability to choose where they work as long as they are productive and contribute effectively. Older individuals may appreciate the flexibility more because they've had prior office experiences, but it's not limited to them. Remote work can benefit anyone who wants that freedom and autonomy.”
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