17.5 | Just Ask Jess: Building Culture in Remote-First Teams

In this bonus Q&A edit, Jess tackles a big question many leaders face today: How do you build culture when no one’s physically together? From creating intentional “triggers” that replace watercooler chats, to using recognition, leadership presence, and virtual touchpoints to keep teams connected, Jess shares practical strategies for sustaining culture and engagement in remote-first organizations. Chapters (00:00:04) - Question of the Day(00:00:30) - How Do You Build a Remote Company Culture?(00:02:44) - The Importance of Leadership Presence(00:03:01) - Leadership Presence and the Culture(00:03:48) - Part 2 of 6: Cultural issues(00:09:16) - Working remotely with a remote team