[Premium] How to Build, Lead & Manage Teams Effectively - with Gianluca Ferruggia | Epi.26

This is a bonus exclusive episode only for Premium Members of Active Action. ⁠⁠⁠Join now⁠⁠⁠ for as low as $1.Become a Premium Member of Active Action and get immediate access to our bonus members-only episode, along with a growing library of practical strategy guides, step-by-step playbooks, and tools designed to help you with your personal and professional development - in your career and your life.Why join Premium?Exclusive episodes you won’t hear anywhere elseStrategy guides & playbook curated by expert consultants for your self-developmentAction-focused tools to stay consistent when motivation dipsAccess to exclusive features and member only productsAll of this, starting at just $1 — because growth should be accessible.When you’re ready, we’re ready with you. Join today: ⁠⁠⁠activeaction.fm/memberIn this episode Dr. Nazif interviews Gianluca Ferruggia, General Manager at DesignRush, about leadership lessons from managing a global remote team. Gianluca shares his insights on building trust across different time zones, making employees feel valued, ensuring clear and effective communication, and adhering cultural sensitivity and inclusivity. He discusses best practices for scheduling meetings, preventing burnout, and leveraging technology for collaboration. Gianluca also highlights the importance of setting clear goals and expectations, professional development, and empowering autonomy and accountability in employees. Whether you’re a leader of a global team scaling a global business, or looking to improve your remote work strategies, Gianluca’s practical advice will be invaluable.What You’ll Learn:How to build trust across time zones in remote work environmentsWhy setting clear KPIs (key performance indicators) and goals from day one is crucial to long-term successThe importance of valuing team contributions and offering meaningful recognitionHow to prevent burnout and promote work-life balance in virtual teamsBest practices for scheduling meetings and managing expectations around availabilityHow to practice and encourage clear, effective communication across diverse culturesWhy active listening and feedback loops are essential for leadershipUsing the right tools and technologies (without tech overload) to boost collaborationTips for managing a multicultural team with empathy and cultural sensitivityBalancing autonomy and accountability for high-performing team membersHow to align employees’ professional development with company goals