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Advice for keeping your team's morale and productivity up during these uncertain times, taken yesterday's newsletter discussion.

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1/ As someone who's been in a long-distance marriage for 9 months, the power of saying a simple "good morning" can't be understated. We translated that to a new workflow where everyone starts the day with a Slack check-in, sharing a learning, a funny movie, etc. (via @doox98)
2/ Getting on calls more frequently using Slack's call feature vs. just typing away (via @aydin)
3/ Show empathy and compassion. Ensure that each employee feels safe. Talk through life issues and being prepared outside of work. No one is an expert here but as a leader, you need to be able to show you care. (via @treyshelton)
4/ Virtual lunches via Zoom (complete with absurd backgrounds & costume themes!) that are purely social. They're totally optional - but that bit of a social touch really helps to stay connected, which has translated into greater productivity (via @doox98)
5/ Hard talk, not happy talk. Level with your team about the challenges ahead. They can smell bullshit and will appreciate honesty (via @treyshelton)
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6/ Bring your team into the battle room. I see two scenarios playing out (6 months and 18 months hardship). Both paths require their own battle plans. I give my team daily updates on how things are unfolding and where the can help in determining our course (via @treyshelton)
7/ Changed focus to short-term revenue over long-term strategic investments. Focusing on helping our customers and suppliers get through this together. We're choosing 1-2 bets that will have most impact, and having the team to try move needle with those. (via @NassarHayat)
8/ Created a shared wellness calendar - each event with a Zoom link so folks can find opportunities to connect outside of meetings “organically”. My favorite event is the team stretch in the afternoon. (via Betty Liao)
9/ We've set up a 'watercooler' type Zoom link that anyone can pop into if they need a bit of virtual face time, positive space for open conversation, company while working, and reassurance. (via @ashtluk)
10/ We are sharing a lot about our home offices, and our cute pets and kiddos that are running around causing the cartoon-like crash noises in the background. It's a good way to tap into the common humanity of the situation and makes us feel like we will make do. (via Aisha Wang)
11/ Regular check-ins to see how everyone is feeling and if anyone needs some support throughout social distancing and isolation. (via @ashtluk)
12/ Using the virtual background feature on Zoom is a must (via Eric Ramos)
Many more suggestions in the full thread
lennyrachitsky.com/p/this-week-19…
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