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Date Published
Author
Kostya Kimlat
Word count
1356
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

As a business speaker and magician, the author had to adapt their approach to engaging audiences from their home office after 20 years of doing in-person performances. They now focus on helping remote teams overcome common cognitive biases that hinder effective leadership and collaboration in virtual environments. The five key biases discussed are proximity/distancing bias, similarity bias, anchoring bias, status quo bias, and confirmation bias, which can be addressed by creating shared experiences, replicating physical proximity, celebrating progress, automating processes, and seeking out diverse perspectives. By being aware of these biases and taking intentional steps to overcome them, leaders can create a more inclusive and productive remote work environment.