Listen "Return To Work Mandates"
Episode Synopsis
Welcome to Under the Rug at Work, where we shine light on the things that are normally swept under the rug. In this episode, host Nicole Turnbull speaks with Lisa George, the Remote Team Queen and CEO of Momentum Rehab, about why return-to-work mandates often fail and what leaders should be doing instead.Lisa has been running her business remotely since 2004, long before flexible work became mainstream. What began in her garage in South West Sydney has grown into a thriving health services team built on trust, flexibility and deep respect for the people behind the work.We cover why return-to-work mandates often backfire, what leaders get wrong about productivity, how trust outperforms surveillance, practical ways to lead and connect with remote teams, and why culture isn’t built by bums on seats.This episode is packed with practical advice and hard truths for anyone navigating the tension between flexibility and control. If you want to lead remote teams with purpose, trust and impact, this conversation is a must.Don’t forget to subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube and share this episode with someone who's exploring new ways to lead remote teams.Connect with Lisa: LinkedInwww.momentumot.com.au
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