How Remote-First Leadership and Writing Discipline Helped Ken Taylor Build a Thriving Global Team

In this insightful episode of the Authors on Mission podcast, host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with Ken Taylor, founder of OwnerRez and author of the upcoming book Working in Slippers. Ken shares how growing up around tech entrepreneurship shaped his leadership philosophy—and how building a remote-first company taught him the value of trust, autonomy, and measurable outcomes.They dive into:🧠 Why successful remote workers must be “managers of one”📊 How to hire for trust and output—not time logged✍️ Writing tips for nonfiction authors: organize your ideas, write mentally first, and always invest in editing🤖 Why AI-driven hiring may be filtering out the best candidates—and what to do insteadWhether you're leading a remote team or writing your first book, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and fresh perspective.🔗 Pre-order Working in Slippers at workinginslippers.com🔗Connect with Ken on https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-r-taylor/🎙️ Tune in and learn how to lead—and write—with clarity and purpose.#AuthorsOnMission #KenTaylorInterview #WorkingInSlippers #RemoteLeadership#RemoteWorkTips #LeadershipMindset #SelfDirectedSuccess #TrustAndVerify #AIHiringChallenges #WriteWithPurpose #NonfictionWritingTips #CareerGrowth #GlobalTeams #PodcastForAuthors