What Pokémon Go Teaches Us About Leadership with David Hanrahan

Remote work just got a lot weirder. In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, we dive into a real-life story that reveals just how far remote workers are willing to go to keep up appearances while pulling off this remote work scam. You won’t believe the lengths some employees are going to: working two full-time jobs without anyone knowing! But it’s not just about the scam. We’re also joined by David Hanrahan, SVP of People Success at SolarWinds, who shares his insights on remote work culture, hybrid teams, and how to build a strong company culture that can prevent remote work fraud. David has over 20 years of leadership experience from top companies like Niantic, Electronic Arts, Twitter, Universal Pictures, Zendesk, and Eventbrite, and he shares his experiences shaping company culture, the challenges of leading in a hybrid workforce, and how organizations can foster employee trust, collaboration, and transparency as the workplace evolves. From remote work issues to building high-performing teams, leadership development, and employee engagement, this episode covers everything you need to know about the current state of work and the crazy ways people are trying to take advantage of it. Learn how to tackle challenges in the remote work environment, work-life balance struggles, and ways to foster a healthy workplace culture. Hit subscribe to get more stories about remote work, leadership challenges, and the weirdness that goes on behind closed office doors. In This Episode [00:00] The Suspicious Remote Worker [01:44] Introduction to David Hanrahan [02:51] Pokemon Go and Company Culture [06:17] Building a Winning Culture at SolarWinds [10:32] Week in Work: In-Person Interview Comeback [16:03] Listener Question #1: Remote Work Challenges [20:06] Listener Question #2: Salary and Equity Issues [24:07] Cringeworthy Question: Break Room Ritual [27:57] Conclusion and Final Thoughts David Hanrahan LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhanrahan Maya Kadar Kovalsky Website - ⁠⁠https://www.mayakadar.com/⁠⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayakadar/⁠⁠ Workplace Weirdness Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ SpeakPipe - ⁠⁠http://speakpipe.com/workplaceweirdness⁠⁠ Website - ⁠⁠http://workplace-weirdness.com⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/workplaceweirdpod/⁠⁠ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as professional, legal, or workplace-specific advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek guidance from qualified professionals for their individual situations.