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Return to People

Return to People

Di: Kaleem Clarkson
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 Great employee experiences don’t happen because of location - they're shaped by empathetic leaders. Join us to hear real-world stories from executives, founders, and people operations professionals who've successfully created thriving employee experiences within remote and hybrid teams. Each episode highlights real-world experiences, insights, and lessons learned from sustaining culture at scale to fostering meaningful social connections beyond the office, providing listeners with actionable insights for building better workplaces. Hosted by remote work expert and keynote speaker Kaleem Clarkson, whose passion for work-life integration and improving remote employee experiences has earned recognition as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Remote Work and featured in Harvard Business Review.Kaleem Clarkson Economia Gestione e leadership Leadership Ricerca del lavoro Successo personale
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  • From Managing by Sight to Managing by Outcomes - ep. #016

    From Managing by Sight to Managing by Outcomes - ep. #016
    Feb 11 2026
    How do you transform a regional nonprofit into a fully remote, high-performing organization without losing the human connection that makes the work meaningful? In this episode of the Return to People Podcast, host Kaleem Clarkson talks with Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro, Chief Operating Officer at USTA Mid-Atlantic, about how her team transitioned to fully remote work by prioritizing talent, trust, and community impact. One of the biggest shifts came in helping managers transition from “managing by sight” to leading through outcomes, a change that required intentional coaching, new systems, and a deeper understanding of accountability in a distributed environment. At the same time, supporting younger employees starting their careers remotely meant investing in onboarding, communication training, and development opportunities from day one. The results speak for themselves: a more engaged workforce, stronger retention, and a broader, more diverse talent pool. As Tara puts it, “We trust our team to work when, where, and how they work best.” That trust has created a culture where flexibility fuels commitment, and employees are empowered to excel, not because they have to, but because they want to. 🎧 Dive into the full episode to hear Tara’s practical insights on compassionate leadership, equitable workplace culture, and how to keep remote teams thriving for the long haul. Learn more about Tara: Tara´s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-fitzpatrick-navarro/ USTA Mid-Atlantic: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usta-mid-atlantic/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 min
  • Building High-Output Teams Without an Office - ep. #015

    Building High-Output Teams Without an Office - ep. #015
    Jan 28 2026
    What does it take to build a high-performing company when your team is fully remote? In this episode of the Return to People podcast, host Kaleem Clarkson sits down with Justin Ruoff, Senior Vice President of Operations at SoundStack, to explore what effective remote leadership really looks like. With over a decade of experience building distributed teams, Justin shares how SoundStack scaled as a remote-first company without sacrificing trust, performance, or culture. Justin explains why focusing on outcomes over hours challenges outdated assumptions about productivity and why intentional systems are essential for keeping remote teams connected. From async workflows to team rituals, he discusses how SoundStack balances flexibility with accountability while fostering collaboration and ownership. The conversation also highlights the importance of human connection in remote environments, including the challenge of recreating informal moments that build trust and empathy. Justin emphasizes continuous improvement over perfection, encouraging leaders to create systems that support learning, autonomy, and sustainable growth. This episode offers practical insights for founders, operators, and leaders navigating remote or hybrid teams, and proves that when flexibility and trust come first, remote work can truly thrive. 🎧 Tune in to learn how people-first systems drive performance in a remote-first world. Learn more from Justin and SounStack: Justin´s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinruoff/ SoundStack: https://soundstack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 min
  • The Future of Leadership Starts with Trust - ep. #014

    The Future of Leadership Starts with Trust - ep. #014
    Jan 14 2026
    In this episode, host Kaleem Clarkson sits down with Jim Kernan, a leader at the intersection of technology, humanity, and modern work. Currently helping drive innovation at Luxonis, Jim brings more than 20 years of experience building and scaling teams across remote and hybrid environments, along with a deep belief that great leadership starts with empathy and trust. Jim shares what it really takes to lead remote-first teams with intention, moving beyond outdated, in-person management habits and taking responsibility for designing systems that support people wherever they work. He explains why flexibility is no longer a perk but an expectation, how trust outperforms control in distributed teams, and why empathy plays a critical role in retention, engagement, and performance. From onboarding and manager enablement to redefining accountability in a remote world, this conversation offers practical insights for leaders navigating change. Jim’s perspective makes one thing clear: remote-first success isn’t about tools alone, it’s about how we show up for people. 🎧 Tune in for a thoughtful, human-centered conversation on trust, responsibility, and what leadership must become in the future of work. Learn more about Jim and Luxonis: Jim´s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimkernan/ Luxonis: https://www.luxonis.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 min
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