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The Importance of Culture & Connection, Shoptalk Episode #173
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In this Power Producers Shoptalk episode, David Carothers continues the discussion on building and managing remote teams in the insurance industry, with a specific focus on culture and connection. In this second installment with the team from Insurance Futures, David dives into the importance of team-building activities in a virtual environment.
This week, David is joined by Jeremy Huerta, Michael Overstreet, and Caleb Walker from Heritage, an insurance agency that has perfected the art of remote workforce management. Together, they explore the best ways to create meaningful connections, build strong cultures, and engage remote employees to foster long-term success in a virtual setting.
Key Highlights:
The Importance of Intentional Culture Building
David stresses that building a strong culture in a virtual environment isn’t optional—it’s essential. Without it, a remote team can quickly lose its cohesion and effectiveness.
Regular Communication: Finding the Right Balance
David shares his approach to daily communication, emphasizing the need for intentional, face-to-face interactions like virtual huddles to foster connection and avoid miscommunications.
Maintaining Culture in Virtual Teams
The Heritage team discusses the challenges of keeping culture strong in a remote environment and the importance of intentionality in virtual team-building efforts.
Team Meetings: Connecting on a Personal Level
Heritage’s weekly meetings start with sharing personal highlights, allowing team members to connect beyond just work tasks and strengthen relationships.
Employee Fulfillment and Personal Connection
David reflects on his experiences in leadership and the importance of building genuine, long-term relationships with employees for a fulfilling work environment.
Creative Team Building Activities
The team shares fun and engaging virtual activities like charades and “Two Truths and a Lie,” which help employees show their personalities and connect on a deeper level.
The team offers a downloadable guide with a list of team-building activities that can be easily implemented to improve remote team culture.
To download the full list of team-building activities and read the blog, click here
In the coming weeks, David and the team will continue exploring more aspects of remote team management. Stay tuned for more actionable insights.
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- David Carothers LinkedIn
- Jeromy Huerta LinkedIn
- Michael Overstreet LinkedIn
- Caleb Walker LinkedIn
- Kyle Houck LinkedIn
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