Leading a Remote Team of 125+ People You've Never Met

How do you effectively lead a large team when you've never shaken their hands or shared an office? What are the non-obvious mistakes that cause remote teams to fail? Carmen Williams, who went from being a socially awkward child to the leader of a 125-person remote team, joins Harmonious at Lunch to deliver a masterclass in virtual leadership.This conversation is essential for entrepreneurs and executives looking to scale their business with a global workforce. Carmen details her journey and the hard-won lessons from managing a team she has largely never met in person. Learn the practical frameworks for building trust, fostering a strong culture, and driving performance across time zones, so you can build a remote team that becomes your company's greatest asset.Chapters:[00:00] - Intro: Is it Possible to Lead a Team You've Never Met?[02:15] - Carmen Williams' Journey: From Socially Awkward to Remote Leader[06:30] - The Critical First Steps to Building a Successful Remote Team[10:45] - Costly Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make with Virtual Teams (And How to Avoid Them)[15:20] - Practical Strategies for Building Trust and Culture Through a Screen[19:00] - How a High-Performing Remote Team Accelerates Business Scaling[22:00] - How to Connect with Carmen WilliamsLike this video, Comment with your thoughts, and Subscribe to Harmonious at Lunch!Download the full podcast here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/harmonious-at-lunch/id1722490295Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CIVZu21nyAbhHuO0nskRq?si=3d1f729fa9a743bdiHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-harmonious-at-lunch-163898157/Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/uo2Aj4gmSTbAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cb240cab-0e14-4923-8c75-03fe1b21e3ef/harmonious-at-lunchFor strategies to achieve greater clarity in yourself and your employees, visit the HumanOp Website: https://humanop.com/Learn from Carmen Williams & Global Teams:Visit Carmen's website for expert support in building and maintaining a remote team that scales your business: https://globalteams.com.au/Connect with Carmen Williams: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmenwilliamsau/Follow Harmonious at Lunch:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humanoptechnologies/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumanOpTechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanop-technologies-inc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@humanoptech#RemoteLeadership #TeamBuilding #ScalingBusiness #VirtualTeams #Entrepreneurship