How:
Identify where AI creates stress instead of leverage
Evaluate mindset gaps before skill gaps
Invest in resilience training alongside tech adoption
Reinforce adaptability as a leadership expectation
Ken Taylor is a technology entrepreneur, remote work strategist, and author of Working in Slippers. Raised in a family of tech startups, Ken has spent decades building and leading distributed teams across the globe. His expertise lies in remote hiring, onboarding, and leadership systems that help companies save money, improve performance, and build loyal, engaged teams without traditional offices.
Remote work leadership takes center court in this powerful conversation with Ken Taylor, author of Working in Slippers and lifelong technology entrepreneur. Ken breaks down why remote work isn’t a pandemic trend—but a return to how humans and businesses perform best.
From hiring the right character (not just resumes) to onboarding remote employees like elite athletes, this episode tackles the real challenges service providers face: disengagement, misalignment, and burnout. Ken shares proven systems for remote onboarding, team engagement, and building culture without cubicles.
If you want a team that shows up like die-hard sports fans, not clock-watchers, this episode delivers a playbook that wins—no commute required.
[00:00] Introduction – Remote Work Leadership Begins
[05:20] Ken Taylor’s Tech & Remote Work Background
[12:45] Why Remote Teams Fail (and How to Fix It)
[22:30] Hiring for Character Over Credentials
[33:10] Remote Onboarding & Engagement Systems
[45:00] Unlimited Leave & Trust-Based Leadership
[56:30] Working in Slippers – Book Insights
[01:02:45] How to Connect with Ken Taylor
http://workinginslippers.com – my publisher’s website for ordering my book
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This episode is a masterclass in modern leadership. Ken Taylor doesn’t just talk theory—he’s lived remote work since before Zoom was cool. The biggest win? Remote work done right turns employees into superfans, not disengaged contractors.
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The Action: Audit your team’s AI readiness
Who: Business owners & leadership teams
Why: Tools without adaptability create burnout, not growth.
How:
Identify where AI creates stress instead of leverage
Evaluate mindset gaps before skill gaps
Invest in resilience training alongside tech adoption
Reinforce adaptability as a leadership expectation
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