Salem Web Network- National Media Sales Strategic Manager - sell digital advertising from banner/display- sponsored content- podcasting- all things related to Digital.
Tell us about your team!
How big is it?
SVP, VP, DOS (2), Six AE’s.
Where are your teammates located?
USA - All of us are in different cities and work with international nonprofits and ministries across the USA-Globe.
What does your team do? What are you responsible for?
Promotion of bring more people to God’s Kingdom (Biblegateway and Salem Web Network) with the Town Hall platform we are working with conservative valued partners .
Number one responsibility is to be an advocate and advisor to my partners by introducing them to my very large subscriber base.
What are the components of a strong remote culture?
Daily check-ins with the team and leadership team. Encouragement, positive feedback, brainstorming sessions by zoom and being accountable for day in and day out.
Strong remote cultures are built on strong connections. Strong connections are built with Hailey.
How do you make sure your team is happy and engaged in their work?
We have open discussions and communication about what each day looks like and how the day turned out. Everyone is accessible to each other and helpful to provide assistance when needed. While traditional work hours are in place, everyone helps each other succeed no matter what time of day.
Everyone is accessible to each other and helpful to provide assistance when needed. While traditional work hours are in place, everyone helps each other succeed no matter what time of day.
What's your biggest challenge as a remote leader?
Personal relationships building- everyday in and out of the office chat. Harder to build trust at times being remote, being present and knowing what is happening with another colleague in person has a greater return on leading.
My Remote Manager Toolbox
Team-building Activities
Remote Games
Holiday game.
Icebreakers
Products & Tools
Reading materials- like to give books (yes, hard covered books) and or religious/bible verses - Jesus Calling on a daily basis- again being present and listening to what is happening with other colleagues and their current life situation helps build a good culture and morale.
Resources for remote leaders
Read LinkedIn. Posts daily, subscribe to many industry publications, newsletter and have my own personal board of directors to help keep me balanced.
Make your company a great place to work
"Adding Hailey has been by far the lowest effort, highest impact thing we’ve done to bring our globally scattered team together!" - Mary Grace Reich