👋 Good morning. Running a team in 2025? It’s like trying to steer a jet at full speed while replacing the wings midair. Today’s edition has what you need to survive the velocity.
In today’s email:
How to lead remote teams in the age of AI
ClickUp’s review in the spotlight
“The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” book review
HINTS AND TIPS
🧠 Leading Remote Teams in the Age of AI
The way we work is shifting fast—and leaders are feeling it. In a remote-first, AI-augmented world, managing teams isn’t just about deadlines and deliverables. It’s about building trust, embracing flexibility, and knowing when to lean on tech (and when not to).
Debjyoti Mallick’s article highlights a powerful truth: even with AI in the mix, people—not platforms—remain the heart of your team.
Here’s the pulse:
Trust is the new currency. When your team is spread across time zones, micromanaging isn’t an option. What works? Clear expectations, autonomy, and honest feedback loops.
Emotional intelligence wins. AI can crunch numbers, but it can’t pick up on burnout, tension, or that gut feeling a teammate’s struggling. Leaders who listen deeply and communicate openly create the kind of psychological safety that drives real performance.
AI is your co-pilot, not the captain. Use it to streamline workflows and reduce manual tasks—but always keep the human touch where it counts: in decision-making, creativity, and connection.
The takeaway? Remote-first doesn’t mean connection-last. And AI-enhanced doesn’t mean empathy-optional. Leading well today means adapting how we manage, not just what we manage.
📖 Want the full read?
Check out Debjyoti Mallick’s article on LinkedIn
TEAM TECH
⚙ TOOL SPOTLIGHT: CLICKUP
🛠️ Tool Spotlight: ClickUp
If your team’s juggling spreadsheets, sticky notes, and Slack threads to get work done—ClickUp might be your new best friend. It's an all-in-one project management platform that brings tasks, docs, goals, and time tracking under one roof. Customizable views (like lists, boards, and timelines) make it adaptable for any workflow, whether you're in marketing, dev, or ops.
✅ Pros: Highly customizable, great for cross-functional teams
⚠️ Cons: Can feel overwhelming at first
BOOK REVIEW
"The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" by Patrick Lencioni
Review: Told as a leadership fable, this book breaks down what really causes teams to fail: lack of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, and inattention to results. It’s clear, engaging, and makes diagnosing team issues feel actionable.
Our Verdict: A classic for a reason. Required reading for any team leader or manager navigating conflict or disconnection.
QUOTE OF NOTE
"If your team needs a meeting to make every move, you’ve built a bureaucracy — not a product team."
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