Table of Contents
Introduction 1
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Power up remote work with a new mindset
Quickly review the key takeaways from this book
Find specific guidance for your remote work challenges
Read this book with your colleagues or team
Part I The Business of One
Chapter 1 Your Business of One 11
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Focus on outcomes, not hours
Let go of the nine-to-five workday
Wow your boss while working remotely
Gain control over how and when you work
Chapter 2 Making the New Model Work 25
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Set expectations for your hours and availability
Have fewer meetings with punctuated collaboration
Make the case to your boss for remote work
Build your own performance file
Chapter 3 Managing a Remote Team 45
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Negotiate success metrics for key objectives
Set ground rules for communicating as a distributed team
Use team meetings to strengthen company culture
Hold effective remote performance reviews
Part II Three Key Strategies for Remote Workers
Chapter 4 Prioritize Your Goals 63
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Drive your remote work with clearly prioritized objectives
Balance professional goals with personal priorities
Tie your daily tasks to your big-picture objectives
Match your time allocation to your top goal
Chapter 5 Focus on the Final Product 77
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Work efficiently by starting from desired outcomes
Eliminate wasted effort by drafting tentative conclusions
Use midflight reviews to stay in sync with your boss and team
Use pilot tests to get customer and expert feedback
Chapter 6 Don't Sweat the Small Stuff 87
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Avoid procrastination pitfalls when working from home
Reduce your efforts on low-priority tasks
Use multitasking to make better use of time on calls
Respond immediately to important requests
Part III Getting Organized as a Remote Worker
Chapter 7 Organizing Your Time 103
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Protect your schedule from back-to-back meetings
Set goals for every call or meeting
Create routines that save energy
Structure your eating and exercise habits
Chapter 8 Organizing Your Tech 117
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Set up your calendar, task list, and time tracking
Get the right tech gear for your home office
Choose the right software for any project
Build your own remote work dashboard
Chapter 9 Organizing Your Space 129
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Share workspace with family or roommates
Find new spaces to get your work done
Get the most out of coworking spaces
Dress for home office success
Part IV Essential Skills for Remote Workers
Chapter 10 Making the Most of Meetings 143
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Have fewer and shorter meetings
Make online meetings more effective
Avoid low-value meetings diplomatically
Leave a meeting with clear next steps
Chapter 11 Reading Online and Offline 163
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Keep up with industry news while you're at home
Beat the disadvantages of reading online
Use audio tools to fit more reading into your day
Build a read-it-later file and a clipping file
Chapter 12 Writing Solo and with Others 177
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Use outlines to overcome writer's block
Work with colleagues to draft documents online
Give and get feedback through online collaboration
Choose the right software for any writing project
Part V Effective Online Communication
Chapter 13 Email and Messaging: Beating Overload 197
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Know when to email, call, or message
Conquer email overload by automating your attention
Write emails that drive people to action
Use team messaging to get answers quickly
Chapter 14 Social Media: Projecting Your Presence 219
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Build a network of trusted colleagues
Resist distractions from social media
Pick a niche to showcase your expertise online
Maintain your presence in three hours a week
Chapter 15 Presentations: Making an Impact 235
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Adapt your speaking style for online presentations
Ask the questions that help you plan your presentation
Create slide decks that work well online
Engage the participation of a virtual audience
Part VI Thriving in a World of Remote Work
Chapter 16 The Goldilocks Plan 253
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Build a schedule that combines home and office work
Recognize when you need more time at the office
Recognize when you need more time at home
Plan your career around remote work
Conclusion 269
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Demonstrate the benefits of remote work
Get seven quick wins as a remote worker
Deliver seven big wins for your organization
Foster a healthy remote work culture
Acknowledgments 277
Appendix: About the Data 281
Notes 283