You’ve heard that business executives are concerned and conflicted about being a great leader when people are working from home. Coming out of the pandemic, we were skeptical that most office employees would be productive outside the office. “But they’ve gotten used to it and they like it. If we mess with it, we risk losing them to a competitor or driving them out of the company.” 

This narrative shifted for many leaders in early 2023. Seemingly all at once, return-to-office mandates made their way into millions of inboxes. “We have to get this remote thing under control. So, If they want to stay at the company, they have to show up on Monday morning.” 

By the middle of 2023, the pendulum swung back partway. “Okay, we believe you. You can be productive working from home. But this is also true: Meeting your colleagues in person is often the best way to define problems, think up creative options and make quick decisions. It’s also a quick way for people and project managers to capture the pulse of their teams, confirm expectations and for everyone to experience authentic connections. That’s really important.” 

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