The Truth About Managing Remote Teams in 2025 [TEST]

In this debut episode, David sits down with Jaime Klein, CEO of Inspire Human Resources, to unpack what’s really happening behind the buzzwords of fractional work, remote leadership, and the return-to-office wave sweeping across major industries.

Jaime has been ahead of the curve since 2007, building remote-first, fractional HR teams long before it was trendy. In this episode, she and David dig into:   

• Why fractional roles are exploding (and why they work)   

• What most companies are still getting wrong about remote work   

• How proximity bias is quietly undermining DEI efforts   

• Why AI in HR isn’t hype, it’s already happening   

• How to give better feedback and hold harder conversations, remotely

• What leaders must do to build real trust, cohesion, and culture?   

• Why hybrid models require more intentionality than ever before   

• And yes, why having fun for fun’s sake still matters

If you're a leader, founder, people manager, or just someone trying to navigate the constantly shifting terrain of modern work, this conversation will change how you think about your team, your culture, and your role as a leader. New episodes drop regularly.

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