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Leadership & Personal Development

How to Show Holiday Appreciation—Remotely

Remote employment is convenient, easy, and freeing. But as the Trusty Oak family have written about many times, it’s

Stop Trying to Be More Productive: 2 Ways to Optimize Your Business for Organizational Efficiency

I love getting things done and checking off lists, and I love helping other people do the same. (How

Challenge and Change: 2 Takeaways from GLS 2019

Austin in August is hot, y’all. So why was it the best time to visit this year? Because it

3 Lessons for Leaders of Remote Teams: It All Starts With Trust

Last month, I had the opportunity to spend a full month away from Trusty Oak’s Austin, Texas-based headquarters, and

Entrepreneurs Hate Asking for Help. Here’s Why.

At Trusty Oak, we’re all entrepreneurs: from our CEO and founder, Amber Gray, who created our company, to each

How to Build a Winning Remote Team Culture

Whether your team is remote or in a classic office, you can build a winning team culture. For a

How I’m Committing to My Remote Team’s Growth in 2019

There are hundreds of unique scenarios and challenges that leaders of remote and distributed teams experience. 

Mastering the Art of Delegation

Delegation isn’t something that comes naturally to everyone. Like other crucial leadership skills, delegation requires practice and strategy, and

DIY Must-Have Tools for Founders: How to Launch Your Business to Success on $2,244 or Less!

As a founder who is passionate about every aspect of my company, I often catch myself talking a lot

Visiting Boise: Leadership Lessons From the Field

Last week, I had the opportunity to visit our five virtual assistants in Boise, Idaho and not only did

Entrepreneurs, Self Care, & Burnout

Working for yourself as a business owner, contractor, or freelancer means you set the rules; it’s one of the

4 Important Ways Effective Leaders Communicate

To be a leader is a wonderful privilege, but it also comes with many responsibilities, both to yourself and